Dwt is looking for an Administrative Legal Assistant to join our Seattle office. This entry-level role provides direct, task-based assistance to legal assistants and other administrative staff, supporting the firm's operations. The position follows a hybrid work model with one remote day per week.
What You'll Do
- Assist legal assistants and administrative staff with tasks like attorney time entry, preparing binders, and organizing paper and electronic files.
- Maintain electronic document files by downloading and saving content.
- Coordinate messenger, overnight delivery, or courier services as needed.
- Assist with travel arrangements and CLE registration.
- Help with new business intake tasks, including running conflicts checks and opening new client and matter files.
- Support expense and accounting tasks: preparing expense reports, processing vendor invoices, check requests, and reviewing prebills and invoices.
- Attend training classes and communicate clearly with team members on project status.
- Maintain regular, consistent attendance and punctuality.
What We're Looking For
- GED or High School Diploma.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
- Ability to type 50+ words per minute accurately.
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to learn new programs and updates.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, service-focused environment and handle stressful situations calmly.
- Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines.
- A highly professional demeanor and appearance, adhering to dress code.
- Firm commitment to providing customer service excellence.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Nice to Have
- 1+ years of experience in a professional office environment.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range of $62,000 to $67,000 annually ($31.79 to $34.36 hourly).
- Choice of health and vision insurance plans.
- Dental plan.
- 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work.
- Fertility and adoption benefit.
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Commuter benefits.
- Retirement contribution.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in our Seattle office. The schedule requires four days in-office and one day remote per week.
Dwt fosters a culture of inclusion where everyone has a voice, providing unparalleled support while being relentlessly committed to client service. We are an equal opportunity employer.
