Legal Assistant

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Litigation Assistant to provide on-site legal administrative support. The role focuses on managing legal documents, data processing, and office coordination to assist attorneys and the Office Manager.

Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel), and able to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. The base hourly rate is $21.00–$22.00, with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and professionalism.
• Ability to read and comprehend position-specific documents.
• Must operate a computer and phone effectively.
• Must commit to a 40-hour flexible workweek.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process data to ensure proper workflow per client and firm expectations.
• Provide administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on-site.
• Utilize internal software to update and document the status of accounts.
• Prepare documentation for attorney review.
• File pleadings with state-specific court filing systems (paper or e-file).
• Answer incoming calls and communicate with team and outside parties.
• Follow standard operating procedures and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Reading and comprehension of documents

Critical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States.

Zwicker is presently seeking a Litigation Assistant to join our team and provide legal administrative onsite support for our office in Bellevue, WA. We are seeking a candidate eager to learn, with exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. We seek out candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences enable the Zwicker team to innovate and excel collaboratively in performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing legal documents, analyzing and processing data, and providing administrative support. The base hourly rate for this position is $21.00‑$22.00, plus applicable bonus.

Responsibilities of Legal Assistants

• Analyze and process data, as assigned, to ensure that proper workflow is being adhered to pursuant to the expectations of both clients and Zwicker & Associates.
• Provide and assist in high‑level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on‑site.
• Utilize internal software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory.
• Prepare documentation for attorney review.
• File (paper or e‑file) pleadings with the various state‑specific court filing systems.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties.
• Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, specifically strong Excel skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Professionalism and a winning attitude.
• Must be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing.
• Must be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device.
• Must be able to complete a minimum of a 40‑hour flexible work‑week schedule.
• Must be able to read and comprehend position‑specific documents and correspondence.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be able to lift five pounds or greater.
• Must be able to sit 90% of the workday at times.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed.
• Must be able to concentrate and use critical thinking.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full‑time, full‑benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) with match. No phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug‑free workplace.

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