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Job Description: Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified, dynamic candidate to take on the role of Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) to provide assigned lawyers with high-level executive, administrative, and legal support with minimal supervision. This role will proactively support the firm's strategic objective to deepen and expand client relationships by consistently delivering exceptional service and anticipating the needs of lawyers and clients. The LEA will partner with firm departments and shared-services programs to produce legal work of outstanding quality, consistently and efficiently. In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie LLP Business Professionals team, this position is responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the LEA is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality. Please note this role requires in office attendance 4-5 days per week. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation. Executive Assistance Proactively engage partners to meticulously manage calendars and scheduling. Prioritize effectively, send timely reminders for deadlines, and ensure precise handling of all travel and meeting arrangements. As needed, manage lawyers' emails and coordinate appropriate action and/or distribution; assist in client communications as directed. Assist in preparation of documents for client meetings, process mail, and coordinate deliveries to meet deadlines. Provide technical guidance and stay informed about new software and updates to frequently used software applications. Approach all client interactions with the utmost professionalism as a representative of the partner, the practice group team, and the firm. Oversee travel arrangements, engaging with and delegating tasks to the travel department to ensure seamless coordination, and adhering to firm policies. Legal Support Provide specialized legal support leading to exceptional client service and work product. Proactively maintain oversight of lawyers' workloads and caseloads. Anticipate upcoming tasks and implement follow-up procedures to ensure thorough tracking and successful completion of each task. Collaborate with teams including lawyers, paralegals, and other business professionals to provide comprehensive support for client matters. Efficiently oversee the status of reporting processes for lawyers' clients, ensuring timely and accurate communication regarding case statuses. Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents. Draft/format legal documents and correspondence. Maintain accurate and organized files in document management systems and records management platforms. Refer to the leveling documents for specific practice group legal support responsibilities. Business Development Contribute to success of the lawyers' client growth goals. Maintain and update the firm's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system with accurate client information. This includes monitoring touchpoints with current and prospective clients, key contacts, and significant developments. Assist with the organization and coordination of events, such as client dinners, conferences, round tables, internal and external events, and networking functions, and proactively support follow-up efforts to enhance the firm's visibility, as directed. Coordinate client gift giving and holiday cards. Assist with client proposals and pitches, Perkins Coie Foundation grant requests, lawyer bio updates, materials for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), and conference presentations. Work to Cash As needed and if not otherwise delegated as required, execute Work to Cash processes including client intake, daily time entry, proofreading and editing of proformas, coord