Legal Assistant

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid time-off and holidays

Paid parental leave and disability

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners seeks an experienced Legal Assistant for a Downtown Seattle hybrid role to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in litigation, strong document prep and filing knowledge, and excellent organizational and communication skills. This position involves calendar management, hearings support, and overseeing case records while coordinating with clients and courts.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience, preferably in litigation.
• Experience with state and federal court filings and e-filing.
• Familiarity with legal document management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative needs.
• Process court filings and ensure documents are submitted accurately and on time.
• Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Track important case dates, deadlines, appointments, and attorney schedules.
• Provide support for hearings, trials, depositions, and other case-related activities.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case records.
• Assist with travel, billing, expense reports, and general office coordination.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, and other parties.

Skills

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Legal Assistant

Downtown Seattle - Hybrid

Our client is a well-established law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys in a fast paced environment. This position provides a combination of legal and administrative support and is a great fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience supporting litigation or trial attorneys, with a strong understanding of legal document preparation, court filings, calendar management, and general administrative support.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative needs.
• Process court filings and ensure documents are submitted accurately and on time.
• Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Track important case dates, deadlines, appointments, and attorney schedules.
• Provide support for hearings, trials, depositions, and other case-related activities.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case records.
• Assist with travel, billing, expense reports, and general office coordination.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, and other parties.

Legal Assistant Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience, preferably in litigation.
• Experience with state and federal court filings and e-filing.
• Familiarity with legal document management systems preferred.
• Excellent proofreading, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time-off and holidays
• Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Compensation:

$72,000- $82,000