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We are partnering with a Seattle civil defense litigation firm to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant. You’ll support a busy team with drafting, filing, calendaring, and case organization. Ideal candidates have around two years of law firm experience and enjoy a fast, detail-oriented environment.
What you’ll do
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate appointments
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, letters, and reports
- E-file in Washington state courts and coordinate federal filings as needed
- Serve documents in line with court rules and agreements
- Open new matters and maintain electronic case files, exhibits, and evidence
- Track deadlines and statute dates, update timelines
- Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, experts, vendors, insurers, and court staff
- Submit vendor invoices to accounting and handle sensitive information with discretion
What you’ll bring
- 2+ years as a legal assistant, preferably with litigation exposure
- Working knowledge of WA state court rules and e-filing procedures
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Logistics
- Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
- Work setup: onsite for the first two weeks, then hybrid if ramp goes smoothly
- Start: ASAP
- Pay: $30 to $37 per hour DOE
- Temp with potential to convert after about one month if it is a mutual fit
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