Legal Practice Assistant

Job Description:

Legal Practice Assistant

Drive Operational Excellence.

At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP , our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Legal Practice Assistant to join our team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience.

In this role, the Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) delivers high-level administrative and legal support, anticipating attorney and client needs while driving exceptional service and efficiency. Partnering across Firm teams, the LPA helps strengthen client relationships and ensure outstanding legal work. As an Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP professional, the LPA upholds the Firm’s reputation through integrity, discretion, and the highest standards of confidentiality.

What You’ll Do

Administrative Excellence

- Seamlessly manage calendars, communications, deadlines, meetings, and travel.
- Coordinate correspondence, mail, client materials, and technology needs with precision.
- Deliver polished, professional service while representing attorneys and the Firm.

Legal Support

- Anticipate attorney needs, manage workflows, track deadlines, and drive matters to completion.
- Draft, edit, format, redline, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
- Maintain organized records and collaborate across legal and business teams to deliver exceptional client service.

Business Development

- Support client growth through CRM management, networking events, and relationship-building initiatives.
- Coordinate client gifts, proposals, pitches, attorney bios, CLE materials, and presentations.
- Facilitate client engagement and follow-up to strengthen the Firm’s visibility and relationships.

Work-to-Cash & Financial Support

- Support client intake, timekeeping, billing, invoices, receivables, and expense processing.
- Prepare financial and accounting documentation accurately and in accordance with client billing guidelines.

Teamwork & Operational Excellence

- Maintain attorney reference materials and support the seamless integration of new Partners and Senior Counsel.
- Collaborate across teams, leverage shared services, and proactively improve workflows and efficiency.
- Use workflow tools effectively, share knowledge, and complete required certifications and professional development.
- Uphold Firm policies, confidentiality, accurate timekeeping, and professional standards.
- Provide reception, hospitality, and notary services where required.
- Maintain a secure, organized workspace, communicate schedule changes, and meet attendance expectations.
- Embrace the Firm’s values of impact, simplicity, and reliability while delivering outstanding service.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, court rules, and filing deadlines.
- Exceptional communication, writing, grammar, and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing demands, manage deadlines, and work independently under pressure.
- Excellent judgment, initiative, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Typing speed of 75 WPM and proficiency in Microsoft Office and client-specific technology platforms.
- Dependable, punctual, and highly organized, with a strong work ethic and commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams while delivering polished, accurate work with minimal supervision.
- Five-plus years of administrative and legal experience in a law firm or professional services environment, including three-plus years supporting executives, senior partners, or equivalent leaders .

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Legal Practice Assistant team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.

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 .

Hybrid Schedule : Two days in-office per week, with flexibility for increased on-site presence as business needs require.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Applications will be accepted through November 6, 2026