File Clerk

Location:  Seattle Office – In Person

Specialization:  Administration, Civil Litigation 

At Smith Freed Eberhard, we do more than just practice law – we set new standards in legal excellence. Specializing in civil defense work, our Seattle office is on the lookout for a File Clerk. In this role, you will provide legal office administrative support. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing reception desk, i.e. greeting clients, answering/transferring calls, accepting orders, etc.
• Index and file pleadings/correspondence 
• Organize files for legal teams
• Copying and scanning documents for case files 
• Creating case binders
• Filing of closed cases
• Special projects as assigned
• Distributing mail throughout the firm, posting mail and completing mail runs
• Ordering office supplies and various in-office meals
• Event planning for office
• Setting up and cleaning conference rooms 
• Coordinating with Accounting department for check disbursements
• Coordinating IT set-up for new hires 
• Cleaning and organizing throughout the office
• Delivering documents to the court when necessary

•  Must be able to work in-office, Monday through Friday, 8-5pm
• 1+ years’ experience working within a professional office setting
• Prior law firm experience a plus but not required. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills working with multiple peer groups and levels of management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting at $22 – 23/hour, depending on experience 
• Bonus opportunities 
• Comprehensive benefits package including Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and voluntary FSA, STD, LTD, Additional Life Insurance, 401k (with employer matching), and Pet Insurance.
• Mass transit and parking reimbursement assistance
• Casual office

Our Culture

People are our greatest asset at Smith Freed Eberhard! We foster a work environment that prioritizes meaningful contributions. Collaboration among Partners, Associates, Paralegals, and Staff is integral to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Embracing a casual work atmosphere, we prioritize getting the job done over formalities.

Smith Freed Eberhard is a tier one litigation defense firm that specializes in multiple practice areas. Attorneys at the firm are consistently recognized by Martindale Hubbell, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers as being top-ranked trial lawyers. To find out more information about the firm, please visit our website at www.smithfreed.com. 

Come be a part of our dynamic legal team and play a pivotal role in securing positive outcomes for our client in litigation cases. Your contribution will be key to our success!

Smith Freed Eberhard is committed to fostering diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.