Administrative Legal Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an Administrative Legal Assistant to join our team in our Portland office. 

We offer a hybrid work engagement with one day of remote work, and four days in-office.

This is an entry-level position which is designed to provide assistance to legal assistants and other administrative staff on a task basis. Completion of all provided training programs is mandatory.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

• Assist legal assistants and other administrative staff with administrative tasks which may include, attorney time entry, prepare/organize binders, organize files, conflicts checks, open new client and new matter files, expense reimbursement, process vendor invoices
• Maintain electronic document files; downloading and saving
• Coordinate/schedule messenger, overnight delivery or courier services as needed
• Review and edit prebills and invoices
• Travel arrangements, CLE registration
• Attend training classes
• Communicate clearly with all appropriate team members on project status
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetings

• At least one year of experience in a professional office preferred
• GED or High School Diploma    
• Self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to accurately type 50+ wpm
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
• Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• A highly professional demeanor and appearance
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in calm, composed manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to complete projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and be highly organized and accurate
• Strong time management skills
• A highly professional demeanor and appearance – adhere to dress code

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei.   

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com.  

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