Legal Assistant - Washington

Overview

This role supports the Washington Staff Counsel team as a Legal Assistant for Washington civil litigation matters. This is a virtual position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and calendars for assigned attorney(s).
• Compose correspondence, pleadings, and various legal forms.
• Coordinate time and location for multi-party appearances, including:
  • Depositions
  • Arbitrations
  • Mediations
  • Independent Medical Exam (IME) meetings
  • Site inspections
• Answer telephone calls and handle client inquiries by phone and email.
• Receive and process incoming mail.
• Contact clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
• Maintain working knowledge of court rules and legal deadlines.

Physical / Work Environment Requirements

• Normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions may occur whether working virtually or in an office setting.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to a full work shift.
• Occasional reaching overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasional ability to move, lift, carry, and place objects and supplies weighing 0–10 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to listen to, interpret, and differentiate auditory information (e.g., others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Visual ability to verify and read information and visually locate materials, resources, and objects.
• Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods, up to a full work shift.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, up to a full work shift.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• WA Only: $21.45 - $40.56
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

Location

• Remote (virtual)
• Job Location(s): US - WA - Seattle, US - WA

Anticipated Application Deadline

• Open positions typically close within 8 to 21 days after posting.

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, the employer is prohibited from employing any individual convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Legal / Notice

• For Spokane, WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email.