Administrative Legal Assistant Jobs

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 I to join our team in the Portland 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. We value entrepreneurial self-starters who bring innovative solutions to the table. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, we want to talk to you.

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.

On a typical day you will:

• Assist legal assistants and other administrative staff with administrative tasks which may include, attorney time entry, prepare/organize binders, organize files, open new client and new matter files, expense reimbursement
• Other projects as assigned
• Attend training classes
• Communicate clearly with all appropriate team members on project status

Join us if you have:

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

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 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.

What’s in it For You?

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

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

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 embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine—central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, a path to success. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide the following demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

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 [email protected].

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