Legal Practice Assistant - Associate Support & Operations

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative Legal Practice Assistant to support first-year associates with minimal supervision. The role involves partnering with local offices and practice groups to streamline workflows and deliver effective solutions.

Responsibilities include drafting complex legal documents, managing deadlines, and coordinating filings while ensuring confidentiality and professional service at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven+ years of prior law firm experience preferred.
• Strong typing and document preparation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to first-year associates with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate calendars, travel, meetings, and court deadlines.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize complex legal documents with accuracy.
• Manage client communications and liaise with multiple internal teams.
• Maintain time entry and use firm technology to manage workflow.

Skills

Typing 75 WPM

Legal terminology

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative Legal Practice Assistant to support first-year associates with minimal supervision. The role involves partnering with local offices and practice groups to streamline workflows and deliver effective solutions.

Responsibilities include drafting complex legal documents, managing deadlines, and coordinating filings while ensuring confidentiality and professional service at all times.