legal practice assistant

Starbucks Coffee Company • Seattle, WA

9d • $30 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Practice Assistant provides high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of office suite applications and legal document processing, as well as working knowledge of office practices and the ability to use software to prepare complex, detailed documents. Under attorney or paralegal supervision, the assistant initiates routine legal tasks, alerts attorneys to significant issues, reviews materials and prepares reports and summaries, conducts research, completes legal assignments, and manages routine projects. The position also supports attorney and department operations and coordinates legal-department projects and events. The role is onsite four days per week.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a legal assistant capacity.
• Ability to support multiple practice areas, such as Licensing, Intellectual Property, Employment, Real Estate, Litigation, and Commercial.
• Understanding of the ethics of the position, including rules regarding confidentiality, billing, client representation, and advocacy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective communication with attorneys and staff.
• Detail-oriented, proactive self-starter able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with challenging individuals and groups and handle stress and conflict diplomatically.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them within time constraints, while remaining focused under stress.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and practice-related databases and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Anaqua, and Smartsheet.
• Strong organizational skills that result in efficient and timely work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff, and coordinate assigned tasks and projects.
• Complete attorney expenses and transaction reconciliations.
• Maintain calendars and coordinate meetings and audiovisual support.
• Arrange business travel and itineraries.
• Manage bar dues, renewals, registrations, and continuing legal education records and reporting.
• Contribute to departmental projects and committees.
• Coordinate events, catering, hosting, room and hotel reservations, and visitor badges.
• Complete continuing legal education and company training relevant to the role.
• Initiate routine legal tasks under the supervision of paralegals or attorneys and inform attorneys of significant issues in a timely manner.
• Review materials and provide comments to attorneys in reports and summaries; conduct research and perform legal assignments.
• Manage routine projects, including drafting, reviewing, and transmitting legal correspondence and documents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• Paid vacation from date of hire
• Accrued sick time
• Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools
• Upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities
• Backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed