A midsized law firm in Downtown Seattle is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant. Cases include matters of business disputes, employment law, construction litigation, real estate disputes and other civil or commercial litigation. They offer a friendly. collaborative environment in a modern office with beautiful views.
The salary range is 70-95k (flexible above that range for candidates who significantly exceed requirements) with additional bonus and overtime earnings. They offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a 401k with profit sharing, 4 weeks PTO, paid court holidays and other perks. The role allows for 2-3 days work-from-home flexibility if desired.
General responsibilities include:
• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents; prepare and finalize basic correspondence and other documents as necessary.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines.
• File pleadings in state and federal trial courts, courts of appeals, and Supreme Courts; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures.
• Provide general office support for litigation attorneys, for example, maintain and organize files, photocopy, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, submit invoices for payment, schedule travel, coordinate meetings, calls and conferences to include ordering meals, scheduling conference rooms, and room set up.
• Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process, track attorney time records and billing.
• Set up new clients and matters in the billing system.
• Prepare correspondence, documents and presentations; take responsibility for formatting, consistency and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
• Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys.
While this role is ready to see and hire qualified candidates, those who would need a later start date are still encouraged to apply now.
To be considered for this open role, please email your resume to Amy(period)Dillahunty(at)RobertHalf(period)com.