Legal Assistant

Overview

This role supports attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense matters. The position involves drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Full-time with flexible work options available.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Docket deadlines
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Format pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and e-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience
• Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal calendar deadlines and rules
• Experience with state and federal court filings in Washington
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $33–43/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700–1,700)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay

Additional Work Details & Notes

• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

Washington (state and federal court filing experience required).