Commercial Litigation-Legal Practice Assistant

Job Description: Commercial Litigation - Legal Practice Assistant Elevate Legal Support. At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We're seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized legal professional to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and practice teams. This role supports legal operations, client service, document management, technology initiatives, and business development while managing multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism. This position requires employees to be in the office five days per week for the first 30 days, then three days per week thereafter. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. What You’ll Do Provide proactive support with calendars, scheduling, travel, meetings, communications, and deadlines. Prepare, format, edit, proofread, and manage legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and client materials. Monitor attorney workloads, deadlines, assignments, and follow-up activities to ensure timely completion. Maintain accurate files, client information, legal databases, and document management systems. Coordinate with attorneys, clients, paralegals, business professionals, vendors, and internal teams to support client matters. Assist with client meetings, events, proposals, presentations, business development activities, and attorney transitions. Support billing and administrative processes, including time entry, invoices, expenses, and client intake. Assist with technology initiatives, workflow management, process improvements, and operational projects. Maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and consistently represent the firm with professionalism. What You’ll Bring Strong administrative and legal support experience in a law firm, legal department, or professional services environment. Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, writing, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management systems, workflow tools, and other legal technology. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with attorneys, clients, and colleagues. Excellent judgment, initiative, problem-solving skills, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Five‑plus years of legal or professional services administrative experience preferred. Experience supporting senior‑level attorneys, executives, or professional teams preferred. Familiarity with legal operations, compliance, CRM systems, document management, or process improvement initiatives. Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie? Join a collaborative, high‑performance legal team where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach directly support attorneys, clients, and firm operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across legal support, client service, business development, technology, and process improvement while working in a professional and supportive environment. This position is eligible for an 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, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here . This position may be filled in the following location. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range . Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. Washington state compensation range: $63,240 to $113,830 annually

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