Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant

NALS; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Parental leave

Transportation subsidy

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lasher invites applications for a full-time Legal Assistant to support two attorneys across civil, commercial, and trust & estates litigation. The role emphasizes strong case management and exceptional client service in a fast-paced setting, with potential assignment adjustments as needed.

The position reports to the Firm Administrator and is part of the Legal Assistant group, offering a structured path and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably in litigation.
• Electronic case filing experience required.
• College degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a link between the client and attorney – handling client questions and concerns.
• Draft correspondence and routine pleadings under supervision of attorney.
• Maintain up-to-date case files for pleadings, correspondence, etc.
• File pleadings with court, noting and confirming motions, etc.
• Maintain attorney calendars, trial calendars, motions calendars, and tracking case schedules.
• Coordinate witnesses and opposing counsel; schedule court reporters.
• Prepare papers for services and follow-up on subpoenas.
• Obtain employment, financial, medical records, etc.; verify information.
• Arrange expert services, mediators, arbitrators, etc.
• Schedule meetings including mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare and number exhibits for trial; organize and index documents.
• Create and maintain forms and templates for efficiency.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Client communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Lasher invites applications for a full-time Legal Assistant to support two attorneys across civil, commercial, and trust & estates litigation. The role emphasizes strong case management and exceptional client service in a fast-paced setting, with potential assignment adjustments as needed.

The position reports to the Firm Administrator and is part of the Legal Assistant group, offering a structured path and opportunities for professional growth.