Litigation Legal Assistant

Trueline

Litigation Legal Assistant

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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