Hybrid Legal Assistant - Employment & Litigation Support

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2远)

Job summary

The Seattle City Attorney’s Office in Seattle is seeking a legal assistant to support attorneys who give labor and employment advice to City departments and handle employment-related litigation. The role emphasizes file management, drafting and editing court documents, and electronic filing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include calendar management, preparing pleadings, coordinating meetings, and learning new databases while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary coursework in legal secretarial or business skills.
• One year of litigation support experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-filing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of court documents for service and filing.
• Word processing, including proofreading and editing.
• Managing litigation and client files, including electronic files.
• Using applications for litigation support.
• Assisting with attorney calendars.
• Coordinating and arranging meetings.
• Learning and using new databases and software as needed.
• Tracking case assignments and deadlines.
• Tracking invoices from outside vendors and attorneys.
• Developing organizational system improvements when necessary.

Skills

Legal terminology

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

e-filing systems

Litigation support software

Job description

The Seattle City Attorney’s Office in Seattle is seeking a legal assistant to support attorneys who give labor and employment advice to City departments and handle employment-related litigation. The role emphasizes file management, drafting and editing court documents, and electronic filing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include calendar management, preparing pleadings, coordinating meetings, and learning new databases while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.