Civil Litigation Legal Assistant — Seattle Office

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance and short

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Opportunities for professional growth

Resumo da oferta

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) seeks a Legal Assistant in our Seattle office to support attorneys handling a high-volume civil litigation defense caseload.

The role emphasizes drafting and formatting pleadings, managing calendars, scheduling deposits and hearings, e-filing in Washington courts, and providing trial preparation support, with opportunities for growth within the national law firm.

Qualificações

• 2–5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation defense.
• Strong knowledge of Washington court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and related office software.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, revise, and format legal documents under attorney direction.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial settings.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings.
• Organize and maintain case files (physical and electronic).
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other records requests.
• Handle state and federal e-filing in Washington courts; PACER experience a plus.
• Monitor case progress and escalate issues to attorneys.
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with time entry, billing support, and general administrative functions.
• Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Legal document drafting

Calendar management

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) seeks a Legal Assistant in our Seattle office to support attorneys handling a high-volume civil litigation defense caseload.

The role emphasizes drafting and formatting pleadings, managing calendars, scheduling deposits and hearings, e-filing in Washington courts, and providing trial preparation support, with opportunities for growth within the national law firm.