Executive Legal Assistant

Executive/Legal Assistant

Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a Pacific Northwest based, nationally recognized law firm, is seeking to hire an Executive Assistant for its Seattle office. This position will provide executive and administrative support to the Managing Partner and will serve as a liaison to senior management teams. The ideal candidate will be outgoing and positive by nature, have a strong desire to work closely within a team, be able to jump in where needed and take effective action without having to know the total picture, react in a helpful manner and with urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround, and have the ability to easily switch gears.

The position will involve regular exposure to confidential material and requires a high level of professionalism, organization, discretion, and integrity. We are looking for someone who is very straightforward, positive, and proactive, and enjoys working in teams.

• Managing an active calendar of appointments.
• Arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the attorney’s schedule.
• Work cooperatively with others in the firm to disseminate information on behalf of the Managing Partner.
• Work closely and effectively with the Managing Partner to keep them informed of upcoming commitments, responsibilities, and critical information related to the firm and active cases.
• Manage a variety of special projects.
• Prioritize conflicting needs and deadlines proactively and efficiently.
• Manage monthly expense report.
• Proofread and edit communications, presentations, and reports for Managing Partner and other senior leadership as needed.
• Schedule internal and external meetings (coordinates meeting logistics: presentation materials, technical support, conference rooms, tracking attendees, catering, etc.)
• Compile and analyze data.
• General office duties, including administrative recordkeeping, mail, copy and scan projects.
• Offer support and assistance to other departments and employees as needed for special projects and/or events.

• 3-5 Years of executive assistant experience in a law firm setting.
• 3-5 Years of legal assistant experience.
• A depth of understanding of legal concepts, terminology, and case flow.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proactive, self-starter, self-manager, with tenacity in finding solutions to problems with tact and diplomacy.
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with discretion.
• Effective time management skills: ability to organize and prioritize efficiently.
• Work well with people at all levels inside and outside the firm.
• Ability to understand problems, think critically, and identify creative solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint); advanced skills preferred.

$90,000-$100,000 DOE

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits.
• Transportation subsidy.
• Paid time off.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401k and Profit-Sharing plans.
• Bonus.
• Wellness Stipend.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to:
Human Resources Manager, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101 or to  - no phone calls, please.

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