Legal Assistant

KASE; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with employer contributions/m…

Professional development and growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

KASE in Seattle, WA, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This hybrid role offers opportunity to work closely with trial teams and manage files efficiently.

You will coordinate calendars, hearings, and filings, draft and proofread documents, and maintain case management systems while communicating with clients and opposing counsel. The position emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting employment, civil, or other complex litigation.
• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines, filings, and case management.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and case-related schedules.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents.
• Assist with court filings and other legal submissions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Maintain case files, records, and case management systems.
• Assist with discovery, motions, appeals, and other litigation matters.
• Track case deadlines, expenses, and other administrative details.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to attorneys.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Microsoft Office

Proofreading

Communication

Team collaboration

Legal case management systems

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

A growing law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling litigation matters. This is a hybrid position based in Seattle and is a good opportunity for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment and keeping attorneys and cases organized.

What You'll Do

• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and case-related schedules
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings
• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents
• Assist with court filings and other legal submissions
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
• Maintain case files, records, and case management systems
• Assist with discovery, motions, appeals, and other litigation matters
• Track case deadlines, expenses, and other administrative details
• Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to attorneys

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience
• Experience supporting employment, civil, or other complex litigation preferred
• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines, filings, and case management
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

What We Offer

• $30–$35/hour, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions/matching
• Professional development and opportunities for growth
• Collaborative team environment

This is a great opportunity for a legal assistant who wants to take ownership of their work, work closely with attorneys, and continue developing their litigation experience.