Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms, is looking for a Legal Practice Coordinator with experience assisting corporate attorneys with a broad range of planning, operational, and administrative tasks - registrations, closings, filings, and corporate administrative requirements, research, preparation and analysis of documents.

The successful candidate will be outgoing, a team player, organized and detail oriented. Strong client service and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to make well-reasoned, effective decisions and manage time efficiently will be crucial to your success.

The Legal Practice Coordinator would be assisting some of the top Investment Management practitioners in the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opens new client matter numbers for incoming client work

• Tracks status of deals for assigned attorneys

• Prepares initial investment overview for clients and submits for review by attorney

• Proofreads and edits legal documents such as comment memoranda, side letters, and other investment management documents as assigned

• Assists in preparation of legal correspondence and investment management documents

• Coordinates entity registrations, filings, and requests for corporate governance documents with third party vendors

• Compiles executed documents for closings

• Manages all documents and saves to repository

• Files documents per in-house process

• Coordinates any mailings that need to be sent to clients in connection with closings or otherwise

• Corresponds with clients and opposing counsel as necessary

• Collaborates with other in-house departments such as accounting, document processing, word processing, to ensure the smooth workflow of each matter

• Review invoices for content and report on billing status

• Assists attorneys with CLE registrations and logistics

• Assists attorneys with conference calls and meeting coordination

• Assists attorneys with administrative tasks such as printing, expense reports, and mail as needed

• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the assigned attorneys

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
• Strong time management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communications skills
• Some knowledge of finance/corporate legal terminology
• Commitment to excellent client service
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively and accurately present information and respond to questions from attorneys, clients, and others
• Makes well-reasoned, effective decisions
• Meets deadlines and manages time effectively
• Observes employee and attorney-client confidentiality
• Accessible and responsive; timely return of calls and e-mails
• Interacts in a professional manner
• Broad computer knowledge, skills, and proficiency with Windows Operating System, Word Processing, Spreadsheets (Excel), Presentations (PowerPoint), Internet (IE, Chrome, FireFox), and other compatible and related software

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in overseeing budgets and expenses
• Experience in developing internal processes and filing systems
• Advanced knowledge of finance/corporate legal terminology

EDUCATION:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management

• Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range:

The salary for this position ranges from $55,000 to $64,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on education, training, experience, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Other Compensation and Benefits:

Foster Garvey offers a competitive package, which includes:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit‐sharing

· Commuter allowance

· Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year

· Disability and life insurance

· Parental leave

· Community service leave

· Annual discretionary bonus, and more!

**The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.

Pre‐Employment Screening:

Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

TO APPLY for this position visit www.foster.com/careers and complete the online application. Please include your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Foster Garvey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender expression or identity), political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.