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Beacon Hill’s client, a Seattle civil defense litigation law 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 with litigation support experience 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.
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Start: ASAP
- 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 ideally 5+ years of experience in a legal setting and prior litigation experience. While insurance defense litigation experience is preferred, commercial litigation experience is considered highly transferable. 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
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Prior litigation experience required
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Insurance defense litigation experience preferred; commercial litigation experience considered highly transferable
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative 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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