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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Legal Assistant - NY

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Description upande Yes! This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is опасней looking for a Litigation

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We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in‑office.

This position provides a comprehensive range of secretarial support to attorneys including typing, editing and/or formatting legal documents and correspondence, filing documents with various courts, both electronically and via messenger, arranging for service of documents on opposing counsel, telephone communications with clients and business contacts, inputting attorney time, paper and electronic file maintenance, calendar and contacts maintenance, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing reimbursement forms and other tasks as assigned.

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: \ শেষোল Heavy court filings including serving pleadings with the court and on opposing and associated counsel at state and federal level and in many different venues

Open new client and new matter files

Maintain attorney and client files, both paper and electronic formats. Maintain email and electronic files

Organize and maintain binders for trial, working papers, and business development purposes

Schedule appointments, depositions, meetings; maintain calendars; make travel arrangements; set up conference calls

Track litigation deadlines, provide deadlines to docketing and confirm deadlines are docketed correctly

Answer, screen and respond to phone calls

Open and route mail and email, attaching files and documents

Enter attorney time into time‑keeping program

Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys

Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports

Assist fellow secretaries and additional attorneys as needed

Join us if you have:

7+ years’ experience as a litigation secretary or litigation legal assistant

登録 skills in word processing and computer use: ability to type 85 wpm with high accuracy;nip proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat required; some knowledge of PowerPoint, time‑keeping programs, NetDocs preferred; ability to perform internet research

Current experience filing documents with State and Federal Courts, including electronic filing. Ability to read and understand court rules, including rules for courts you have not worked with before, and to ensure compliance with assigned judge’s Individual Rules and Practices

High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential and sensitive materials

High level of energy

Very fast‑paced desk and attorneys; ability to prioritize on a constant and high level basis

Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates

Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading and organizational skills

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of a professional services organization, including interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team‑oriented, service‑focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner

Ability to communicate by telephone in a professional, courteous manner with clients, firm members, and other business contacts

Ability to prioritize tasks on a desk and to handle multiple demands from multiple people

Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision

Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines

Ability to read and write in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Who We Are Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm胞 with 10 offices nationwide甜. 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?

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

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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.

New York The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $78,000 to $108,000 ($42.86-$59.34 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short‑term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregivingummed resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long‑term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

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

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