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DescriptionThis 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 Legal Assistant to join our team in our Anchorage office.We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office. This position will provide and coordinate administrative, clerical, and legal support to attorneys in the business transaction and real property practices, supporting effective use of their time. This position requires an ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with timekeepers and staff members. Prior transactional experience strongly preferred.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 WillUnderstand assigned timekeepers’ practice and clientsExtensive interaction with clients; acts as intermediary with clients and responds to client requestsManage client billing process, including review and editing of pre-billsMaintain up-to-date forms, including collaboration with other departments on templatesCheck in regularly with attorney to ensure all aspects of any project are under control. Prompt as needed. Exercise careful judgment about when to ask for guidanceAssign appropriate tasks to other departments and support staff. Follow up on status of all projects to ensure timely completionCommunicate clearly with all appropriate team members on project statusSet up data rooms for transactions; provide required information to Information Technology (IT) for initial set up, organize data room structure, populate data room with required documents, communicate access information to data room participants, update and maintain data room, maintain due diligence/document production checklist in connection with data room documentsIdentify and organize documents for closings of complex financing or acquisition transactions, prepare initial checklists, research possible forms of documents, manage formatting for uniformity across all documentsAssist with transaction closings; monitor and update checklists, organize documents and signature packets for execution, monitor status of documentation and organize final executed documents as received, review documents for completeness, maintain electronic record of final executed documents, organize documents for closing transcripts, produce and transmit closing transcripts, distribute stock certificatesEnsure that relevant documents are filed in the client’s minute book records and that equity ownership information is properly maintainedDocket reminders for annual corporate filings (e.g., stock plan registration)Type, proofread, run comparisons, and edit correspondence, memoranda, agreements and other legal and business documents from notes, templates, drafts, or dictated text under time sensitive deadlinesMaintain attorney and client records. Maintain email and electronic recordsOpen new client and new matter filesSchedule and coordinate appointments, meetings and conference calls and maintain calendarsAnswer, screen, and respond to phone callsPrepare and submit expense reimbursement reports and check requestsMake travel arrangementsSchedule conference rooms and arrange for food service and audio-visual equipment as neededAssist fellow assistants and additional attorneys as neededNotarize documents. Position may require secretary to become and maintain Alaska Notary Join us if you have:High degree of attention to detail and organizational skillsFluency in English, including excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skillsAbility to prioritize assignments and tasks on a constant and fast-paced basis, keeping all parties informed, requiredHigh level of initiative, including understanding and following work instructions with minimal supervision, requiredExceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner; team-oriented mindsetStrong skills in word processing and computer use: proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, , Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Kofax PDF or similar software required; ability to perform internet research, including deftly navigating the Alaska Division of Corporations and Alaska Department of Natural Resources websitesKnowledge of legal time keeping programs and NetDocs a plusAbility and willingness to learn new programs and program updatesCurrent experience with transactions, mergers and acquisitions, or real estate practices strongly preferredAbility to read and understand court rules, including rules for courts you have not worked with before, and compliance with assigned judge’s Individual Rules and Practices a plusStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with internal, client, and government contactsAbility to partner with staff in other officesAvailability and willingness to work overtime as needed or requestedAssociates Degree or higher preferred Who We AreDavis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 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 client’s and each lawyer’s 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.What’s in it For You?DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:Choice of health and vision insurance plans2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service workDental planFertility and adoption benefitPaid sabbatical after 13 years of serviceTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsRetirement contributionThis 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 are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success.We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at https://www.dwt.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion .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 email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com .