Employment Law Assistant - Hybrid & Litigation Support

Seattle City Attorney's Office; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Pension plan

Paid leave

Holiday benefits

Job summary

The Seattle City Attorney's Office, one of the state's largest public law offices, seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Employment Section. You will assist attorneys who provide labor and employment advice to City departments and handle litigation in federal and state forums.

Responsibilities include preparing court documents, word processing, managing electronic files, calendars, and meetings; learning new databases; and ensuring timely, accurate work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under time pressure.
• Attention to detail and professional behavior in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of court documents for service and filing.
• Word processing, proofreading and editing.
• Managing litigation and client files, including electronic files.
• Using litigation support applications and calendars.
• Coordinating meetings and tracking deadlines.
• Learning new databases and software as needed.

Skills

Legal terminology

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

Two years post-secondary coursework in legal secretarial or business skills

Litigation support experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Seattle City Attorney's Office, one of the state's largest public law offices, seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Employment Section. You will assist attorneys who provide labor and employment advice to City departments and handle litigation in federal and state forums.

Responsibilities include preparing court documents, word processing, managing electronic files, calendars, and meetings; learning new databases; and ensuring timely, accurate work under pressure.