Legal Secretary
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling litigation matters in Seattle, Washington. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators handling a variety of civil litigation and insurance defense matters while becoming an integral part of a collaborative, team-oriented practice.
This is a strong fit for a legal assistant who enjoys managing a busy desk, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment. Candidates with insurance defense, personal injury, general liability, premises liability, or civil litigation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys through all phases of litigation
- Draft, format, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial schedules
- Prepare and file documents in state and federal courts
- Assist with discovery, including organizing and tracking records and document productions
- Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
- Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and hearing materials
- Maintain electronic and physical case files
- Track and manage billing and time-entry support as needed
Qualifications:
• Prior experience in a legal secretary or legal administrative support role, preferably within a litigation environment.• Working knowledge of electronic filing procedures and court submission requirements.
• Ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Experience preparing and proofreading legal documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with discovery support, case file maintenance, and document tracking practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Proficiency with dictation, standard office software, and legal document management tools.
Compensation
$68,000.00-$95,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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