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Summary
The Transactions Assistant - Tax - International, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, assists the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining and organizing files, preparing documents, updating, and maintaining databases, preparing closing books, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks.
Location
This position is located in our Seattle office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
* Organize documents for attorney review.
* Research public records using internal and public websites.
* Assists with preparing binders, prepares closing books, makes copies, enters data, and maintains files.
* Performs database research and data entry.
* Assists with corporate closings.
* Obtains documents and other information from governmental agencies or public agencies.
* Obtains information from accounting, timekeeping and attorneys for audit letter responses.
* Assists paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
* Other duties.
Desired Skills
Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience. Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis. Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letters, charts, etc. Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
Minimum Education
* High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Education
* Bachelor's degree.
Certificates
* Paralegal certificate preferred.
Minimum Years of Experience
* 1 year demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
* Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
* Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
* Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
* Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
* Foster positive work relationships.
* Comply with all firm policies and practices.
* Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
* Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
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