Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected Seattle law firm to identify a Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join its collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting attorneys across a variety of practice areas.
The firm is known for its collegial culture, strong commitment to employee development, and dedication to delivering exceptional client service. The successful candidate will play a key role supporting litigation attorneys and may also assist with matters involving real estate, land use, business law, and other practice areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys
- Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, memoranda, and other documents
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case-related assignments
- Coordinate and maintain both electronic and physical client files
- Open new matters and assist with conflict check procedures
- Prepare and organize exhibits, information packets, presentations, and case materials
- Research court rules and filing requirements in various jurisdictions
- Perform electronic court filings and ensure compliance with applicable court procedures
- Enter and review attorney time entries and assist with timekeeping administration
- Support billing processes, including reviewing and editing pre-bills
- Coordinate depositions, court reporters, and service of process
- Assist with trial preparation, including preparation of motion and trial binders
- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and external vendors to ensure matters progress efficiently
Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical and vision insurance
- Optional dental coverage
- Health reimbursement plan
- Flexible benefit/cafeteria plan options
- Life and AD& D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Retirement savings plan with 401(k)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Transportation or parking subsidy
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of legal assistant experience, with litigation experience strongly preferred
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and litigation document preparation
- Exceptional proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Professional written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience supporting additional practice areas such as land use, real estate, or business law is a plus
