Legal Assistant

Ascendion; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to support its Business Law attorneys in Seattle. The role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, handling entity formation and governance, and supporting M&A and financing transactions.

It is a hybrid position with opportunities to collaborate closely with clients and counsel. You will manage calendars, deadlines, and communications, while maintaining organized electronic files and ensuring professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Ideally business or corporate law background
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word), PDF tools, and document management systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, discreet, team-oriented approach
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred, but not required for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Business Law attorneys on corporate, transactional, and general business matters
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and agreements
• Assist with entity formation, corporate governance, and maintenance of minute books and annual filings
• Support M&A, financing, and commercial transactions, including closing checklists, signature pages, and closing sets
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and client communications
• Prepare and submit filings with the Washington Secretary of State and other agencies
• Maintain organized electronic files and handle document management
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties with professionalism and discretion

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Discretion / professional demeanor

Team-oriented

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF tools

Document management systems

Job description

Legal Assistant, General Litigation | Seattle, WA | Hybrid

About the Firm

Join a respected, full-service Seattle law firm that has served businesses, developers, lenders, and individuals for nearly four decades. The firm combines the sophistication of a large-firm practice with the responsiveness and personal attention of a smaller one. Its attorneys are widely recognized by peer-reviewed rankings, with strong standing in corporate and M&A, banking and finance, real estate, land use, and litigation.

The firm’s culture is built on respect, collegiality, and genuine care for its people and its clients. It is also part of an international network of independent law firms, and its offices are in one of Seattle’s most historic, walkable downtown neighborhoods.

The Opportunity

The firm is looking for a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to support its attorneys. You will work with a team that handles high-quality transactional and corporate matters, and you will be a trusted partner to the attorneys and their clients. This is a high-visibility role with a competitive salary, and the firm is looking to fill it quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Business Law attorneys on corporate, transactional, and general business matters
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and agreements
• Assist with entity formation, corporate governance, and maintenance of minute books and annual filings
• Support M&A, financing, and commercial transactions, including closing checklists, signature pages, and closing sets
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and client communications
• Prepare and submit filings with the Washington Secretary of State and other agencies
• Maintain organized electronic files and handle document management
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm, ideally in business or corporate law
• Familiarity with corporate transactions, entity formation, and governance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word), PDF tools, and document management systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A professional, discreet, team-oriented approach
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred, but not required for the right candidate

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A collaborative, supportive culture: the firm values respect and teamwork
• Quality work: you will support sophisticated matters alongside highly regarded attorneys
• An in-person team environment: the role is fully onsite, so you will work closely with your attorneys every day
• A central downtown location with easy access to transit, dining, and the waterfront
• Room to grow: long-term opportunities in an established, stable firm

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 – $100,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: