Job Description:
Perkins Coie is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary) to provide highly varied and complex administrative support, with minimal supervision, to designated attorneys in our Business practice group, other Legal Practice Assistants, paralegals, and the firm.
In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie LLP professional support staff team, this position is also responsible for promoting and maintaining the good will and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Legal Practice Assistant is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality.
This position is hybrid and requires the ability to work in the Dallas office Tuesdays and Thursdays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED
Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing workload. Solid knowledge of library operations and records storage procedures for retrieving materials and files for case work. Knowledge of records management. Working knowledge of state and federal court and administrative agency rules, procedures, and deadlines. Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the area of assignment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous law firm experience of seven or more years. Experience as a corporate secretary in the legal field or legal secretarial experience with corporate transactional matters is a strong plus. Notary certification is helpful.
At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals, dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.
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