Marten Law LLP is seeking applicants for an Assistant Office
Administrator position to support our growing environmental law practice. This
is an in -person position supporting administration of the firm’s downtown
Seattle Office.
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The successful applicant will demonstrate, through their
education and prior experience, superior administrative and operational skills
needed to assist with the firm’s day -to -day administrative tasks and projects. These
skills include attention to detail, an ability to work with a sense of urgency
under time pressure, and the ability to manage multiple projects to different
deadlines. Prior experience in a law or other professional services firm is
preferred, but not required. This is a regular, full -time position with full
benefits, a competitive salary, and a supportive, positive work environment.
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Key Responsibilities:<\/b>
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Risk management support, including working with
the attorneys and the Risk team to intake new clients and process them through
our conflict check procedure. This includes preparing and drafting documents,
database searches, and precise tracking of client progress throughout this
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<\/li>Maintaining all aspects of office operations and
administrative support infrastructure (office supplies, equipment, kitchen,
file maintenance, etc.)
<\/li>Attorney support, including travel arrangement,
appointments, reservations, and preparing food orders.
<\/li>Planning and implementing special occasions such
as holiday and summer gatherings.
<\/li>Communicating with clients via email and
telephone, as well as in person, directing them to the best resource to address
their needs quickly.
<\/li>Support the firm in the On Campus Interview
Program (OCI).
<\/li>Client billing maintenance, including direct
support of the end of year billing rate renewal project to assess new client
rates for the upcoming year.
<\/li>Master and then improve best practices and
standard operations for the office.
<\/li>Additional office support activities as needed.
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Requirements<\/h3>
Marten will be a great fit if you have:<\/b>
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An undergraduate degree, with preference for
candidates who have demonstrated superior academic performance<\/span>
<\/li>Prior law firm or other professional service
firm experience preferred, but not required
<\/li>Professional and positive attitude
<\/li>Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
<\/li>Exceptional attention to detail producing high
quality work product
<\/li>Mastery of multi -tasking in a fast -paced
environment
<\/li>Demonstrated desire to take initiative and learn
by doing
<\/li>Microsoft Office Suite expertise
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Benefits<\/h3>
You can expect the following:<\/b>
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A full -time position, in -office, working Monday
through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m<\/span>
<\/li>An annual salary of $50,000 -$55,000 with bonus
eligibility; commensurate with your experience.
<\/li> <\/span><\/span><\/span>A full benefits package, which includes: medical
and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401k with employer match, family leave,
a transportation subsidy, health club and internet subsidy, an employee
assistance program, life insurance, and long -term and short -term disability
policies.
<\/li><\/ul>You can expect a respectful, diverse working environment.<\/b>
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Marten recognizes the importance of recruiting talented
professionals from the widest possible range of backgrounds. Environmental
issues cannot be decoupled with discrimination issues, and we believe a core
tenet of addressing systematic racism and discrimination is through
representation. We continue to work towards our goal of employing a more
representative, diverse staff through our hiring process. We evaluate each
applicant as an individual, and consider not only their experience, but also
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<\/span><\/div>The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every
employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of
discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, the Firm makes all decisions
involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race;
color; gender orientation and identity; religion; age; marital status; national
origin, citizenship or immigration status; the presence of any sensory, mental,
or physical disability; genetic information; honorably discharged veteran or
military status; family relationship or status; political ideology; status as a
victim of violent crime including domestic violence, harassment, sexual
assault, or stalking; off -duty use of illegal substances; or any status or
characteristic not listed above that is protected by applicable local, state,
or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors
are inconsistent with our business philosophy and will not be tolerated.
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Applicants must be able to pass a background check, and are
expected to be truthful in all respects throughout the interview process.
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