Department Administrative Assistant - Corporate Location Seattle, WA : We are seeking a Department Administrative Assistant to join our growing Corporate and Tax, Trust and Estates departments in our Seattle office. As a valued team member, you will provide a broad range of administrative support to attorneys and staff. Do you deftly handle multiple tasks? Are you a good communicator with a focus on excellent customer service? Do you thrive in a dynamic office environment? If so, we'd welcome your application. Additional Responsibilities Include: Provide department administrative assistant support for the legal assistants in the Corporate and Tax, Trust and Estates departments. Manage calendars in Outlook. Assist with time entries and electronic filing. Perform email and document management filing. Schedule conference rooms, set up for meetings, and arrange for lunches, as needed. Prepare expense reports and process vendor invoices. File and distribute incoming correspondence. Locate information for assignments as directed. Save e-mail to the network, update databases. File information promptly and accurately; retrieve promptly. Create and revise electronic documents. Type neatly and accurately. Scan, fax and photocopy documents. Proofread material to ensure high quality product. May be requested to perform other duties as requested. What we're looking for: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Accurate typing skills of 40 wpm. Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines. Able to effectively work and communicate with all levels of personnel. Analytical ability, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong customer service focus and skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and perform well in stressful situations. Ability to use good judgment in solving problems and resolving conflict. Flexibility with schedule (overtime may be required). Good verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of MS Office suite. Excellent attendance. Willingness to learn new computer software and customized databases (preferred). Previous law firm experience (preferred). About Dorsey: Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria). Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Reasonable Accommodations: Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at . How to Apply: Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify. The pay range for this position in Seattle only is $24.00 to $29.39 per hour. This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening. #LI-TC1 #LI-Onsite Office Location: Seattle, WA
