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CH& Office Clerk

Office Clerk

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in business, land use, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy & creditors’ rights. Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams.

We are seeking an Office Clerk who is professional, reliable, and detail-oriented and who enjoys working in a motivating, fast-paced environment!  This is an entry-level, full-time, on-site, non-exempt position, Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 5:00.

This position reports to the Facilities Coordinator.  Essential Functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Position requires being on your feet most of the day
  • Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet short deadlines
  • Professional interaction with others in-person and through email and phone, using critical thinking and listening skills
  • Proficient operation of office and computer equipment such as copiers, scanners, postage machine, computers
  • Ability to frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, office supplies, etc.
  • Frequent moving about to various work areas on different floors while carrying items, using either stairs or elevator (elevator available)
  • Frequent use of 3 sets of stairs while carrying items for set up and tear down of roof deck events, primarily in the summer months (wheelchair lift available to transport heavy items)
  • Routinely lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching above and below waist level while stocking supplies in high and low cupboards, loading and unloading dishwasher, and performing other general facilities tasks, as assigned
  • Daily conference room set-ups
  • Cover front desk when needed
  • Follow established guidelines and procedures for receiving, documenting, distributing, and organizing of incoming/outgoing mail (i.e. parcel deliveries, messenger services, etc.)
  • Clean and maintain neatness and organization of all assigned areas
  • Offer administrative support across the organization as directed by supervisor
  • Order and stock supplies for the mailroom, kitchen, printers and copiers
  • Complete print/copy jobs by requested deadlines
  • Assist with set up, tear down and monitoring needs for roof deck events, meetings, conferences, and other events, as needed

Compensation range: $45,000 annually.

Benefits include but not limited to:

  • Medical and Vision insurance
  • Voluntary Dental insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Account Plan
  • Cafeteria Plan
  • Life / AD&D insurance, Long-term Disability insurance, Whole life with Long-term care rider
  • Retirement Plan 401(k)
  • Vacation
  • Sick/Safe Leave
  • Orca Pass/parking subsidy

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and our Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities. The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann.

Send cover letter, resume, and references to careers@cairncross.com.

No phone calls, please.