Litigation Legal Assistant

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Beacon Hill’s client, a Seattle defense firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for the right fit and a strong opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of legal and administrative support in a fast-paced law firm environment.

• Location: Seattle, WA 98104 – Hybrid schedule. The role will be fully in office for the first two weeks, then transition to two days per week in office after onboarding.
• Duration: open-ended with the potential to convert direct hire
• Hours: Full-time
• Pay: $34-$41/hour, depending on experience

Position Overview

The firm is looking for a Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of experience in a legal setting, ideally with litigation experience. The right person will be comfortable supporting attorneys with calendaring, court filings, document preparation, case management, and day-to-day administrative support while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role
• Prior litigation experience preferred
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court rules, filing procedures, and litigation workflow
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• File legal documents in state and federal courts in compliance with deadlines, court rules, and procedural requirements
• Timely serve legal documents to opposing counsel in accordance with applicable rules and agreements
• Open new case files and maintain organized electronic files
• Gather case information, calendar deadlines, and prepare initial correspondence to clients and opposing counsel
• Assist with case preparation, including exhibits, evidence, and related materials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, insurance representatives, and court personnel
• Submit vendor invoices for timely processing
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

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