Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Professional Development Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Seattle office.

This position is responsible for supporting the Manager of Attorney Training & Development on a number of initiatives related to assisting with compliance and accreditation of continuing legal education, while also helping with other career and professional development initiatives for the firms attorneys.

We value entrepreneurial self-starters who bring innovative solutions to the table. If you are detail-oriented with stellar communication skills and the ambition to learn, we want to talk to you.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Provide data entry support for internal and external minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) programs sponsored by the firm, which includes drafting MCLE applications, verifying attendance, submitting attendance reports as required by jurisdictions, and issuing MCLE certificates under the supervision of DWTs CLE team
• Provide data entry support for the firms MCLE database (viWave) and assisting with the maintenance of the firm's MCLE records
• Assist with logistical aspects related to the Associate Evaluation Committee (AEC) and Summer Associate Hiring Committees which can include scheduling meetings and assisting with meeting logistics as well as data entry and ensuring the proper distribution of large amounts of confidential and sensitive data and materials
• Maintain the firms membership roster for Practising Law Institute (PLI)
• Assist with Professional Developments collaboration with the HR, Attorney Recruiting and Practice Management Departments to coordinate lateral attorney integration priorities and efforts
• Review general ledger for Professional Development budget and track variances; process corporate credit card invoices; assist with check requests and expense reimbursements as requested
• Assist with general administrative support for the Professional Development team including updating internal webpage and with administration of Professional Development trainings and events (e.g., conference room booking, audio visual requirements, speaker confirmations, logistics, catering, materials, etc.)
• Support the Professional Development Department with administrative tasks related to firm-wide committees and initiatives, which can include drafting communications and charts, scheduling meeting logistics, travel arrangements, creating binders, copying, filing, etc.
• Additional duties and tasks as assigned

Join us if you have:

• 1+ years experience in a law firm or other professional services organization
• Demonstrated proficiency with or ability to learn portal-related web design programs; previous experience with viWave or ability to learn and use database application preferred
• Ability to maintain professional discretion when dealing with highly sensitive, confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers and staff, both in written and verbal communications
• Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in both team and independent settings
• Strong client service skills, including understanding and responding to a variety of inquiries and requests, required
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Ability to work overtime when necessary
• High degree of sensitivity to confidential matters required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; knowledge of all MS Office products strongly preferred
• Demonstrated project management skills

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with eight offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each clients and each lawyers work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Whats in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremainecentral to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individualsincluding those from traditionally underrepresented populationscan have, and can see, a path to success. We are committed to fostering DEI because it makes our firm better, in every way. At DWT, every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employees sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact [email protected].

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