Legal Assistant - Litigation Practice Group

Pacifica Law Group is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant to join its Litigation Practice Group. Pacifica was founded in 2011 and has grown to include over 60 experienced attorneys and professional support staff who work in the areas of municipal finance, public-private partnerships, litigation, appeals, public records, ethics, complex transactions, real estate, procurement, construction, school law and other areas of general municipal law for public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and to work in a dynamic, expanding, team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a mid-size law firm. The position includes both administrative and litigation support responsibilities, including the ability to:

• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, court forms, and other legal documents; prepare basic correspondence, presentations, and other time-sensitive, high-profile documents while ensuring consistency and accuracy of all.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines.
• File pleadings in state and federal trial and appellate courts; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and electronic filing procedures.
• Provide general office support for litigation attorneys: for example, scan and photocopy documents; manage calendars for multiple attorneys; prepare expense reports and submit invoices for payment; schedule travel; coordinate meetings, calls and conferences, which may include ordering meals and scheduling conference rooms.
• Assist with CLE tracking and reporting, and bar association membership application and renewal in various states and jurisdictions.
• Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process, track attorney time records, and billing.
• Set up new clients and matters in the billing system, and perform initial conflicts checks.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
• Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys.

3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant

• High level of proficiency with Word, Outlook and Adobe; experience with Zoom, Excel and PowerPoint a plus
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work cooperatively as part of a team, as well as to work independently
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, flexible and willing to learn new technology as needed

Salary Range

$70,000 - $90,000 base compensation. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications and depth of experience in the practice area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D coverage (additional coverage option available), and optional flexible spending account
• 401K Plan including annual Profit Sharing
• Identity Protection Insurance
• Orca Card
• Access to Bicycle Parking
•  Free use of Building’s Fitness Center
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Matching Employee Charitable Contributions
• PTO – tiered accrual of PTO for non-exempt staff starting at 21 days per year
• Parental leave covered at 100% under a Voluntary Paid Family Medical Plan
• 10 paid holidays per year

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm with some ability to adjust based on preference. This position can be either in person or hybrid with the option for remote work up to 2-3 days per week if in office work is not needed.

Pacifica is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of Pacifica. We value each individual for their skills, experience, and unique perspective. This commitment is embodied in the connections we have with each other, our clients and our community. Pacifica is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state antidiscrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants for employment based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, national origin, caste, political ideology or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.