Legal Practice Assistant & Associate Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days/year

Parental leave

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support first-year associates and collaborate across offices to streamline workflows and meet deadlines. The role emphasizes discretion, reliability, and excellent document management.

The ideal candidate will have seven or more years in a law firm, knowledge of patent prosecution and trademark law, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Seven+ years of prior law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with patent prosecution and trademark law is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner and primary point of contact for assigned first-year associates.
• Collaborate with local offices and practice groups to streamline workflows and close support gaps.
• Manage attorney workloads, priorities, and deadlines from start to finish.
• Draft, edit, and finalize complex legal documents with high accuracy.
• Manage calendars, travel, meetings, and court deadlines; coordinate filings.
• Handle client communications and correspondence with professionalism and discretion.
• Mentor associates and bridge operational support gaps while delivering client service.

Skills

Law-firm experience

Patent prosecution

Trademark law

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration across offices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Webex

Document management systems

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support first-year associates and collaborate across offices to streamline workflows and meet deadlines. The role emphasizes discretion, reliability, and excellent document management.

The ideal candidate will have seven or more years in a law firm, knowledge of patent prosecution and trademark law, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment.