Paralegal Assistant Private Client Service (Tax Litigation)

About the role

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP’s nationally-recognized Private Client Services group is seeking a highly motivated Tax Litigation Paralegal Assistant to join our team. As a member of the Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP professional support staff team, this position is responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Tax Litigation Paralegal Assistant is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist litigation paralegals with all phases of litigation case support, including document/information management, discovery, and trial support.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, and documents.
• Prepare case/matter and attorney notebooks.
• Summarize articles, reports, witness statements, and depositions.
• Obtain factual information from clients and third parties, including governmental agencies.
• Perform computer database input and retrieval.
• Draft and revise legal documents and basic correspondence.
• Prepare material for in-house and outside distribution.
• Manage the distribution of data and materials.
• Search and/or retrieve soft and hard copy documents containing information requested by the lawyer or paralegal.
• Maintain practice group form files and systems, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties.
• Prepare material for duplication.
• Keep accurate time records.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in document/information management.
• Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with firm lawyers and paralegals, staff, client personnel, and other professionals.
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Work well under pressure and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple assignments, and work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of related work experience, or equivalent.
• Four-year degree or equivalent is required.
• Having paralegal assistant or legal support experience is preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate is a plus.

Skills

• Specific Skills Required:
• Specific Skills Preferred:

Benefits

• Anual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Family care benefits

Pay

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Schedule

This position may be filled in the following location(s).