Litigation Legal Assistant

HCMP is currently seeking an experienced full-time litigation legal assistant. Our litigation team practices in all areas of dispute resolution, including trial and appellate litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory proceedings in matters involving corporate and business disputes; employment law; creditors' rights, bankruptcy and insolvency; unfair trade practices; securities; product liability; intellectual property; eminent domain and inverse condemnation; and land use and real estate. Our team also enjoys working together on pro bono litigation for individuals and entities who have suffered injustice but cannot afford legal representation.

Successful litigation assistant candidates must be reliable, be able to work as a part of a team, possess strong attention to detail, exercise excellent organizational skills, be able to handle multiple projects, and take pride in providing the highest-quality work product. Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing, proofreading, and typing are necessary. Knowledge of local, state and federal court rules is strongly preferred.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing federal and state court filings (ECF) and coordinating service
• Formatting, proofreading, and finalizing correspondence, briefs, pleadings, and discovery material
• Maintaining files from open to close, including conducting conflict checks and new matter opening
• Docketing, calendaring, and tracking deadlines
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and court reporters

Desired qualifications:

• Prior substantive working experience in a litigation support role
• Ability to handle cases from pre-suit through trial, as well as experience with court procedures and e-filing
• Knowledge of local, state, federal, and appellate court rules and Office of the Hearing Examiner procedural rules
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Prior experience with docketing software experience is helpful
• Proficiency in document management and timekeeping systems
• Strong proofreading skills; attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines

Compensation, Hybrid Work & Other Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role is $65,000-$105,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with bonus-earning potential and is based on the desired experience range at the time of this posting. We offer several market-leading benefits and perks, including hybrid work, fully subsidized medical and dental premiums, a generous 401(k) profit sharing program, commuter expense assistance, a sabbatical program, and paid parental leave, among others. Please visit our Professional Staff careers page for more information.

This position is eligible for hybrid work. We strongly encourage a minimum of one day per week worked in our office, preferably Tuesdays. Business needs may necessitate different or additional in-office days beyond our policy. Our hybrid work policies are subject to change depending on firm and practice needs.

Commitment to Diversity

At HCMP, we firmly believe that our commitment to teamwork on behalf of our clients is intricately connected with our dedication to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize the immense value in fostering a team that includes not only individuals from different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and abilities, but also those with many diverse backgrounds and experiences. As part of our commitment to diversity, we earned initial Mansfield Rule Certification in 2023 and continue to make meaningful progress in diversifying law firm leadership through ongoing Mansfield participation. Visit our Diversity website to learn more about our diversity efforts and achievements.

Application Process

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Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military service obligations, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Applicants with disabilities may contact HCMP Human Resources by telephone, fax, e-mail, mail or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources at 206-623-1745 (main), 206-623-7789 (fax), or hr@hcmp.com.