Legal Administrative Assistant

Hawley Troxell is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in our Yakima office. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask, prioritize and organize a busy workload. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic file management systems. Hawley Troxell offers full benefits, including 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, and vacation time. Salary Range $25 - $30/hour, commensurate with experience. EOE.

Full-time; Monday-Friday.

Technical requirements include:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);.;
• Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts;
• Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;
• Experience with and a good understanding of the business process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant;
• Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
• Experience working with electronic document management systems; and
• The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed.

Administrative Requirements include:

• Entering conflicts checks and opening client files;
• Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel;
• Assist attorneys in preparing for and managing transactions, drafting correspondence, and drafting commercial and legal documents.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
• Managing the electronic case files;
• Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines;
• Assisting attorneys with time entries;
• Preparing attorney and office expenses; and
• Assisting with general office duties.