Legal Practice Assistant

2 Position at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP - Submit Application here: Legal Notice We appreciate your interest in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (“BCLP” or “the Firm”). The next step for exploring a career at BCLP is to submit your application. Your application will be based on the information that you provide to us on the application form and any resume or other information you provide to the Firm (“Application”). In submitting this Application, you agree to the following terms and conditions and that you have the required legal capacity to enter into and be bound by these terms and conditions. To the extent consent is legally required in the United States, Australia, Israel and Saudi Arabia, you also consent to the Firm processing your Application (including conducting pre-hiring and other checks), as set out below: 1. True, Complete and Correct Application: I certify that all the information furnished on this Application, and during the application process, is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of facts may result in refusal to hire or may result in my dismissal at any time regardless of when the false answer or omissions are discovered, if employed by, or am a partner in, the Firm. 2. Internal Review of Application: I understand that BCLP may share the information contained in this Application with Firm employees and select third parties for employment and administrative purposes and hereby consent to such transfer subject to my privacy rights (see Data Privacy Notice below). 3. Verification of References, Employment and Education: To the extent allowed by applicable laws, I authorize BCLP to conduct its own investigation, or use external providers to undertake investigation, of my references, employment history, education and social media, and further, authorize the references and prior employers I have listed to disclose to BCLP information related to my employment history and qualifications for the position for which I am applying, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. 4. Background Checks: To the extent allowed by applicable laws I consent to BCLP conducting thorough background checks as part of its hiring process. 5. Equal Employment Opportunity: I understand BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer and that BCLP strictly prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. I understand that BCLP also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. 6. Reasonable Accommodations/Adjustments: I understand that BCLP complies with all applicable laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions where appropriate. I understand that applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation/adjustment under applicable laws. I will inform the Firm’s representative if I need an accommodation/adjustment to assist in completing this Application or to otherwise participate in the application process. For U.S. Applicants Only: 7. At Will Employment: I recognize that this Application is not an offer of employment. I agree that if I am hired by the Firm, I will be an at-will employee, meaning that either the Firm or I may end the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice. I understand that only the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer and no other Firm manager, supervisor, or representative has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the at-will employment relationship, and with respect to the Chief Executive Officer, any such agreements must be in writing and are subject to approval by the Firm's Board of Directors. I further understand and agree that, except for employment-at-will status, if hired, my wages, hours, working conditions, job assignment(s), and compensation rate(s) will be subject to change by the Firm. 8. Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure Agreements: I understand that if I am offered employment, I may be required to sign non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, as a condition of employment. 9. Salary History: I understand the Firm may inquire about my wage expectations but will not inquire about my wage history unless permitted by applicable law. I understand there are salary history bans in at least the following jurisdictions: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri (Kansas City only), New Jersey, New York (statewide and Albany County, New York City, and Suffolk County), Ohio (Cincinnati and Toledo only), Oregon, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia only), Vermont, and Washington. By choosing "Submit Application" I agree to the statements above and I also confirm that I have read and understood the Privacy Notice referenced below. Data Privacy: BCLP complies with applicable data privacy laws. For details of your privacy rights (including the right to object, where applicable, to our processing of your Personal Information), please see our Privacy Notice . In particular: The BCLP Firm to which you are applying is responsible (i.e., it is the ‘Data Controller’) for the personal information it collects from you (see our Legal Notices for further details). Your personal information will be used for your recruitment and potential advancement in the organization, and also to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations. It will also be used for those other relevant purposes in our Privacy Notice, such as equal opportunities monitoring and reporting where legally permitted; and for the improvement of our recruitment and other business processes. We undertake pre-hiring checks of Partners and staff (including social media, regulatory and criminal records checks where legally permitted). We use external providers, and also undertake certain verifications ourselves. If you do not provide your personal information (or your consent to the checks where applicable), we will not be able to recruit you. We will share certain personal information with our international offices and select third parties, subject to appropriate safeguards. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please send a written and dated request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Position(s) I am Applying for Legal Practice Assistant At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond. It starts with our people—which is why we’re seeking a dynamic Legal Practice Assistant to join our team. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with exceptional attorneys and collaborative team members in a fast-paced, professional law firm environment. This position is responsible for providing both internal and external client support. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting the Firm Partners, Counsel, Associates and/or Paralegals as needed in a variety of practice areas. You’ll be responsible for: Serve as client’s main point of contact for all administrative and billing matters Provide practice management support for individual attorneys or client teams Edit, proofread and assist in creating various correspondence including, but not limited to, letters, emails, and legal documents Prepares final documents and correspondence of legal nature such as summons, complaints, motions, and subpoenas Format briefs, pleadings, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents Open and close new clients(s)/matter(s) using the Firm’s software; collaborate with New Business/Conflicts Department on process and potential issues Prepare and file legal documents with state or federal courts (eFiling skills preferred) Partner with Finance and Accounting teams in preparation of client invoices Submit invoices and expenses for attorneys in Firm’s expense reimbursement software Calendar meetings and events, docket deadlines and court dates, and provide travel arrangement assistance Liase with Firm’s business services departments to ensure highest quality of client service May provide billable support as dictated by Client Relationship Manager Perform other duties as assigned Skills and experience required: Strong technical skills and knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Excellent written communication skills to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents Knowledge or familiarity of certain court procedures Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation with a minimum of 50 wpm Ability to deal professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels Ability to analyze routine administrative details of limited complexity such asresolving minor scheduling conflicts, making travel arrangements, redirecting mail, etc. Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled High School Diploma or Equivalent required Candidates must have five years’ either prior law firm experience OR a college degree Pursuant to the Washington pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for this position. At the time of posting, the estimated Washington pay range is $85,000 to $115,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job- related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr