Job Description
A municipal law firm based in Issaquah is seeking a Temporary Paralegal/Legal Assistant (4812) to provide leave coverage beginning late October. This 12-week role offers the opportunity to support both litigation and transactional work in a collegial, casual office environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, court filing experience, and a proactive, flexible approach. This is a great opportunity for a legal administrative professional seeking a full-time temporary engagement with a public law focus.
What You’ll Do:
E-file documents with superior courts and assist with document formatting and proofing
Schedule meetings, track deadlines, and manage litigation and transactional calendars
Coordinate service of process and conduct online records research
Record legal documents such as liens, judgments, and property-related filings with the county assessor
Use Adobe Pro for tasks like Bates stamping and document assembly
Support both litigation and municipal transactional matters as part of a small legal team
What They’re Looking For:
3+ years of litigation and/or municipal law administrative experience preferred
Proficiency in Adobe Pro, MS Office, DropBox, Teams, and cloud-based VPN access
Ability to work independently and handle both litigation and transactional duties
Experience with Tabs a plus; PowerPoint skills not required, but helpful for editing
Detail-oriented with excellent time and task management skills
Comfortable with a flexible and collaborative work environment
This is a key temporary role providing critical support during a team member’s leave. The role is 40 hours per week, though 32 hours may be considered (must be available on Fridays). While in-office work in Issaquah is preferred, there is flexibility based on the candidate’s location and experience. Apply today!
Company Description
Emerald Search Partners is dedicated to helping you realize the full potential of your professional goals utilizing 60+ years of experience and our professional relationships in the Seattle legal community. If interested and qualified, we encourage you to reach out to us today to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting. Your privacy is paramount, and all job inquiries are held in the strictest confidence. For a full list of our current opportunities, please visit our website www.emeraldsearch.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, & Twitter (@emerald_search)!
Emerald Search Partners is dedicated to helping you realize the full potential of your professional goals utilizing 60+ years of experience and our professional relationships in the Seattle legal community. If interested and qualified, we encourage you to reach out to us today to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting. Your privacy is paramount, and all job inquiries are held in the strictest confidence. For a full list of our current opportunities, please visit our website www.emeraldsearch.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, & Twitter (@emerald_search)!