Legal Assistant

Jobot; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four day work week

PTO 160 hours

Medical insurance covered

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a high-visibility litigation team in Washington. This on-site role focuses on preparing and organizing legal documents, drafting professional correspondence, and coordinating with clients, courts, and counsel to meet tight deadlines.

You will manage calendars, filings, and case materials, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality. A minimum of 2 years in a legal support role and strong writing skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or in a comparable legal support role.
• Experience in legal document preparation and client communication.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, filing requirements, and deadline management.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with case management systems, document management tools, and word processing applications.
• Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and correspondence-drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, pleadings, motions, and other case materials for attorney review.
• Draft clear, professional correspondence and legal communications, ensuring accuracy and appropriate tone.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties to coordinate information and arrange meetings.
• Support litigation activities by maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines, coordinating filings, and preparing materials for hearings and depositions.
• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and relevance, flagging discrepancies for attorney attention.
• Assist attorneys with legal case evaluation by gathering records, organizing evidence, and preparing factual summaries.
• Maintain accurate case management records through timely data entry and status updates.
• Manage electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are accessible, organized, and confidential.
• Follow applicable legal procedures, court requirements, and internal processes when preparing documents and supporting filings.
• Anticipate administrative and case-related needs, prioritize competing assignments, and help the legal team meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal document prep

Client communication

Litigation support

Case management

Data entry

Attention to detail

Legal writing

Filing procedures

Confidentiality

Independent work

Job description

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Location: Federal Way office (on-site)

Contract: Permanent

Why join us?

• 4 day work week! Monday-Thursday unless court requires Friday
• 160 hours of PTO!
• Medical Insurance cost largely covered
• Autonomy in a high visibility role

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, pleadings, motions, and other case materials for attorney review.
• Draft clear, professional correspondence and legal communications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and appropriate tone.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties to coordinate information, provide authorized updates, and arrange meetings.
• Support litigation activities by maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines, coordinating filings, and preparing materials for hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and relevance, flagging discrepancies or missing information for attorney attention.
• Assist attorneys with legal case evaluation by gathering records, organizing evidence, and preparing factual summaries.
• Maintain accurate case management records through timely data entry, status updates, and careful tracking of case activity.
• Manage electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are accessible, properly organized, and handled confidentially.
• Follow applicable legal procedures, court requirements, and internal processes when preparing documents and supporting filings.
• Anticipate administrative and case-related needs, prioritize competing assignments, and help the legal team meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a comparable legal support role.
• Demonstrated experience in legal document preparation, client communication, document review, litigation support, and legal case evaluation support, or equivalent competencies.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, filing requirements, and deadline management.
• Proven ability to manage cases, maintain files, and perform accurate data entry.
• Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and correspondence-drafting skills, with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with case management systems, document management tools, word processing applications, and electronic filing platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Professional communication skills, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach.
• Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and appropriate boundaries when supporting attorneys and communicating with clients.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal support colleagues.

A bit about us

We are a top Personal Injury law firm in Washington since 1999 and have recovered over $100 M in damages for our clients. We provide compassionate legal representation for clients injured in car accidents or from medical malpractice and offer personalized attention to our diverse clientele.

Company Culture and Policies

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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