Legal Practice Assistant – First-Year Associate Support

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a collaborative Legal Practice Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to first-year associates. You will partner with local offices and practice groups to improve workflows and bridge support gaps, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism across the firm.

The role involves drafting complex documents, coordinating calendars and travel, and ensuring timely filings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer seven+ years of law firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize complex legal documents with high accuracy.
• Manage calendars, travel, meetings, and court deadlines for attorneys.
• Coordinate court and agency filings with required procedural compliance.
• Handle client communications and correspondence with professionalism and urgency.
• Partner with docketing, conflicts, accounting, and other teams to support operations.
• Prepare expense reports, reimbursements, and other administrative materials.

Skills

75 WPM typing

Patent prosecution

Trademark law

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Time management

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Webex

Document management systems

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a collaborative Legal Practice Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to first-year associates. You will partner with local offices and practice groups to improve workflows and bridge support gaps, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism across the firm.

The role involves drafting complex documents, coordinating calendars and travel, and ensuring timely filings.