Project Team Assistant (Part Time)
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: DLA Piper is in need of Project Team Assistant (Part Time) right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Washington. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. DLA Piper, a leader in the practice of law worldwide, seeks a part-time, Project Team Assistant in the Seattle office. Works with a team of support specialist to pro! vide effective and streamlined services to attorneys of the firm. Provides administrative support to project teams under the coordination of the Team Coordinator, Legal Secretaries, and Project Team Specialists. (Availability to work M, T, W or Fri, 8:00 AM ' 12:45 PM preferred.)
Duties include:
- Processes administrative tasks for all practice groups of the office, including expense reports, check requests, closing binders, scanning, time entry, travel arrangements, e-Room entry and document organization.
- Files documents using electronic and paper systems. Creates new case files and folders using the records database and document management system. Creates and maintains pleading indices and closing binders, and prepares and codes paper files with identifying information for delegation to the Records Department. Assists with processing of closed files.
- Provides administrative support including printing, scanning, duplicating, fac! simile transmission, preparing mail, overnight packages and ha! nd deliveries.
- Assists with research for projects, pulling documents for closing books and assembling litigation pleadings and related IP/Trademark tasks.
- Ability to move from team to team upon requests to assist with projects/special requests as needed.
- Takes work assignments from Team Coordinator and directly from Legal Secretaries and works collaboratively with Project Team Specialists and manager on other duties as assigned.
- Assists Legal Secretaries and Project Team Specialists with preparing, editing and proofreading a variety of documents, e.g., correspondence, agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets and presentations. May required use of transcription/dictation equipment.
- Performs a variety of tasks utilizing the firm's technology. Conducts document searches, uploads documents from various sources to firm e-Rooms/web rooms, e.g., links, pdfs, etc., using consistent naming protocols. Prints files and documents as requested.
- Assists other teams with projects and special requests, prioritizing to meet deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position requires:
- High school diploma required.
- Minimum one year experience performing basic office and clerical type duties in a law firm preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff and attorneys on a regular basis.
- Must be organized and have strong attention-to-detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to learn quickly.
DLA Piper is a global law firm with 4,200 lawyers located in more than 30 countries throughout the Am! ericas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, positioning us to hel! p companies with their legal needs anywhere in the world.
DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year-end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid-time-off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance.
Link to DLA Piper LLP Careers: http://www.dlapiper.com/us/careers/
DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer-M/F/D/V.
Agency applications will not be considered.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:49:16 GMT
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