Perkins Coie · 1 day ago
Legal Practice Assistant
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPerkins Coie is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to provide complex administrative support to attorneys in their Emerging Companies, Venture Capital and Technology, Transactions & Privacy practice groups. The role involves managing workloads, maintaining calendars, filing documents, and supporting billing processes, while ensuring the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality.
Information TechnologyInsuranceIntellectual PropertyLegalReal Estate
Responsibilities
Proactively maintain overview of timekeepers’ workload and caseload; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures to ensure each task is appropriately tracked and carried through to completion
Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread documents from dictation, handwritten, typed, and/or electronic copy
Maintain timekeepers’ calendars of meetings and business trips, using current software applications, and apprise them of responsibilities in advance of commitment
File paper and electronic documents with appropriate courts and agencies and ensure proper procedures are followed and deadlines are met
Receive, screen, and transmit telephone and conference calls in a professional manner and take accurate telephone messages for timekeepers, clients, and staff as required
Process and route incoming mail, faxes, and electronic communications upon receipt as well as prepare outgoing mail (including boxes/packages for shipment) for prompt delivery, arranging for messenger services as needed to meet deadlines
Coordinate with docketing specialist, including review of docketing reports for accuracy of dates, to ensure court or agency documents/actions for legal proceedings meet firm docketing requirements
Coordinate preliminary conflict checks with Professional Standards to ensure attorney and firm’s ability to represent requesting party
Prepare new client/matter intake forms and engagement letters
Assist with billing process, including daily time entry – entering, proofreading, spellchecking, and releasing – distribute monthly proformas, review and edit prebills, and prepare final with cover letter (if appropriate) in accordance with firm or department procedures
Prepare accounting documents as required, including check requests, expense and travel reimbursement requests, and trust documents
Coordinate client/attorney/administrative conferences, meetings, and appointments for timekeepers and clients, including conference room scheduling, scheduling visitor offices, meal preparation of materials, and arrangement with a third party if needed (e.g., court reporter/videographer)
Coordinate travel arrangements, securing air, hotel, and car plans for timekeepers
Set up and maintain administrative and client files; file electronic and/or paper documents and information promptly and accurately. Maintain file organization and updated indices (office dependent)
In addition to primary legal support duties, this position will provide backup reception and hospitality support as business needs require. This may include greeting clients and visitors, setting up conference rooms for meetings and presentations, and ensuring a professional and welcome environment. The ability to seamlessly transition between legal and administrative support function is essential
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous law firm experience of three or more years
Experience as a corporate secretary in the legal field or legal secretarial experience with corporate transactional matters
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
Notary certification is helpful
Benefits
Great health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid sabbaticals
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 10 paid holidays
Family care benefits
Company
Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie is a law firm that specializes on corporate law, litigation, and real estate law.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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CFO
Roger Wilkes
COO
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