Legal Administrative Assistant

Kutak Rock seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant in its Spokane office. This position will provide executive administrative support to multiple attorneys in our corporate department, with emphasis on transactional, tax, estate planning, probate, real estate litigation, and economic development matters. This position plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of a high-volume corporate practice group, managing confidential communications, complex calendaring, client relationships, transactional documents, pleadings, marketing and communications support, and general research assistance. The ideal candidate is a consummate professional with a strong sense of discretion, organization, efficiency, energy, and attention to detail. This full-time (37.5 hours) position is in-office Monday - Friday. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and edit legal transactional documents, court pleadings, correspondence, and contracts in draft and final form to incorporate handwritten or typed revisions Proofread documents and pleadings for changes to be made before the final copy is produced Perform document comparisons using Litera Compare software Coordinate workflows for attorneys, delegating specific tasks to other teams with the ability maintain quality and timeliness Assist in managing closing documents and preparing closing binders including electronic closing binders and distribution via FedEx and Certified US Mail Create and manage virtual closing rooms/collaboration sites Organize and maintain extensive sets of files, both electronic and paper Maintain e-mails and documents within the Firm’s Document Management System (NetDocs) and properly profile each document pursuant to the Firm’s Document Retention Policy Proactively accept responsibility and take directions for work assignments and tasks Handle client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and e-mail Keep records and enter lawyers’ time and expenses for submission to Accounting Department through Intapp software Assist with financial reports for attorneys, reconciling expenses Maintain work calendars by scheduling appointments, conference calls, meetings, and professional organization events Perform general office duties, such as preparing scans, copies, building hearing binders and work binders, printing e-mails and documents Assist with other tasks as assigned or necessary within the Department Flexible with hours when work demands, and other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client matters High level of Word processing skill with strict attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills Ability to work as a team player and cover for others in work area Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner Ability to prioritize and multitask, moving from one project to another efficiently Ability and desire to learn and adapt new skills and technologies quickly Aptitude to interface with lawyers, clients, and staff professionally Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including the use of Styles and Schemes Advanced knowledge of PDF, Kofax, Excel, and PowerPoint Familiarity with Washington State courts QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree given preference 2+ years of experience in administrative support required Experience working within a law firm or legal department with training and/or exposure to transactional or real estate practice areas preferred Position Information Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience Work Arrangement: In Office Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. About the Firm Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. 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