Legal Secretary - Business
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Perkins Coie LLP is looking of Legal Secretary - Business right now, this position will be placed in Washington. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Perkins Coie LLP is currently seeking a talented Legal Secretary to join our Business Group in our Seattle office!
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Under moderate supervision, this position will provide mid-level administrative support to designated attorneys, paralegals and to the Firm. As a member of a professional support staff team, this position will also promote and maintain the good will and reputation of the Firm and maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality. Primary duties will be to:
Proactively maintain overview of attor! ney/paralegal workload; create, edit, revise, redline, and/or ! proofread documents from dictation, handwritten, typed, and/or electronic copy ;
Implement follow-up procedures to ensure tasks are tracked and carried through to completion; manage document production/distribution, including efficiently and effectively using all available resources;
Maintain attorney/paralegal calendars; coordinate conferences, meetings, and appointments; secure venues, order meals, and prepare materials;
Coordinate with docketing specialist and maintain/calendar/review relevant docketing events;
Coordinate travel arrangements, including securing air, hotel, and automobile;
File paper and electronic documents with appropriate courts and agencies and ensure proper procedures are followed and deadlines are met;
Receive, screen, and transmit all forms of communication with a sense of urgency;
Prepare client intake forms and engagement letters;
Assist with billing process, including daily ! time entry, and potentially review and edit prebills, and prepare final with cover letter (if appropriate) in accordance with office procedures;
Prepare accounting documents as required, including check requests, expense and travel reimbursement requests, and trust documents;
Set up and maintain files, conduct research, and perform other assignments and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:This position requires, but is not limited to:
High school diploma or equivalent;
4+ years of recent legal secretarial experience working in a law firm environment or equivalent;
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic office equipment;
The ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing;
Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style, the ability to compose correspondence and proof! read;
A high level of attention to detail;
Impeccable! attendance and punctuality and a strong work ethic;
Self-starter with excellent problem solving, organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; the ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment; and familiarity with standard office procedures in a law firm environment is preferred.
To apply please visit our website at www.perkinscoie.com/careers
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Represents clients that range in size from FORTUNE 100 companies to start-ups
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This position starts available on: Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:44:41 GMT