Paralegal - Legal Billing

The Litigation Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) will provide lawyers with high-level administrative and legal support with minimal supervision. This role will support the firm's strategic objective to deepen and expand client relationships by consistently delivering exceptional service and anticipating the needs of lawyers and clients. The Litigation LPA will partner with firm departments and Shared Services programs to produce legal work of outstanding quality, consistently and efficiently.
Administrative Assistance

Prioritize effectively, send timely reminders for deadlines, and ensure precise handling of all travel and meeting arrangements.
Assist in preparation of documents for client meetings, process mail, and coordinate deliveries to meet deadlines.
Provide technical guidance and stay informed about new software and updates to frequently used software applications.
Oversee travel arrangements, engaging with and delegating tasks to the travel department to ensure seamless coordination, and adhering to firm policies.
Legal Support

Provide specialized litigation legal support leading to exceptional client service and work product.
Collaborate with teams including lawyers, paralegals, and other business professionals to provide comprehensive support for client matters. Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents. Draft/format legal documents and correspondence.
Maintain accurate and organized files in document management systems and records management platforms.
Refer to the leveling documents for specific practice group legal support responsibilities.
Maintain and update the firm's customer relationship management (CRM) system with accurate client information. This includes monitoring touchpoints with current and prospective clients, key contacts, and significant developments.
Assist with the organization and coordination of events, such as client dinners, conferences, round tables, internal and external events, and networking functions, and proactively support follow-up efforts to enhance the firm's visibility, as directed.
Coordinate client gift giving and holiday cards.
Assist with client proposals and pitches, Perkins Coie Foundation grant requests, lawyer bio updates, materials for continuing legal education (CLE), and conference presentations.
Work to Cash

As needed and if not otherwise delegated as required, responsible for work-to-cash processes including client intake, daily time entry, proofreading and editing proformas, coordination of client invoices, processing incoming invoices and receivables, and knowledge of the client billing rules and outside counsel guidelines.
Prepare and process accounting documents as required, including check requests, expense reports, and professional corporation and trust documents in a timely manner.
contribute as a highly effective member of the LPA team, including active team participation, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel at all levels.
Work with the firm's Shared Services teams to delegate and fulfill requests, optimizing the use of legal and administrative expertise and the firm's resources.
Proactively embrace the firm's service values, prioritizing impact, simplicity, and reliability to support the firm's growth and vision while ensuring seamless operations and delivering exceptional client experiences.
Be familiar with, and adhere to, all firm policies.
Keep supervisor informed of activities and of any significant problems and/or all personal schedule changes; Maintain a clean and uncluttered work area, being sure that confidential materials, computer access, and valuable items are secure.
Provide reception desk and hospitality assistance in designated office.
Have a thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the practice group or industry group and working knowledge of state and federal court and administrative agency rules, procedures, and deadlines.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and writing skills, along with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency of the English language including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style is required.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish successful working relationships throughout operational groups.
the ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks, good judgment, and work with little or no supervision in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
if a client uses Google docs).
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
A minimum of five years of administrative and legal experience in a law firm, legal department, or other professional service environment, including three years of previous experience supporting executives, senior-level partners, or equivalent required.
Serve as certified notary public in designated office.
Complete Perkins Coie Legal Practice Assistant Certifications and Professional Development within expected timeline.
We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance,accruedpaid time off plan starting at20 daysannually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.