
Job Description
Salary
We, a long-standing and respected mid-sized Seattle law firm with a collaborative, close-knit culture, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support their busy litigation practice. This is a full-time, on-site role for an experienced legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values accuracy, organization, and client service.
What You’ll Do as the Litigation Legal Assistant:
- File legal documents in Washington state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable rules
- Manage non-billable litigation support tasks, including client intake, conflict checks, and file creation
- Schedule depositions, meetings, and coordinate related logistics
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars and contact lists in Outlook
- Draft, organize, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
- Uphold confidentiality while managing sensitive client and case information
Must-Haves as the Litigation Legal Assistant:
- 5+ years of litigation legal assistant or secretary experience MINIMUM in Washington State (King County preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of Washington court rules and filing procedures
- Exceptional spelling, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Nice-to-Haves as the Litigation Legal Assistant:
- Experience with client intake and conflict check processes
- Comfort working in a lower-tech environment with a shared drive system
This Role Offers:
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, disability and life insurance, HSA/FSA, EAP, PTO, sick time, and parental leave
- A stable work environment in a historic firm with a loyal client base
- A supportive, team-oriented culture with high engagement and strong communication
- $60,000 - $85,000/year