Legal Assistant

NW Recruiting Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k + match

Paid time off

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Seattle litigation team. This role blends a smaller, local office feel with the resources of a global firm, offering a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support, handles trial prep, filings, deadlines, and document management in a fast-paced, paperless environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal assistant or secretary experience, preferably in litigation.
• Experience with trial prep and court filings (state and federal) and e-filing in Washington State.
• Strong proofreading, organization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with iManage or FileSite.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative needs.
• Process court filings and ensure documents are submitted 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

Proofreading

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

iManage

FileSite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistan

tDowntown Seattle - HybridOur client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its growing Seattle litigation team. This opportunity combines the collaborative environment of a smaller local office with the resources and career opportunities of an international firm.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation support experience and is comfortable managing complex legal documents, court filings, deadlines, and trial preparation in a fast-paced, paperless environment.

Why this opportunity?

Join an expanding Seattle office with an experienced litigation team, a hybrid schedule, strong work-life balance, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits.

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 trial prep and state and federal court filings and e-filing in Washington State.
• Excellent proofreading, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with iManage, FileSite, or a comparable document-management system is preferred.

Company Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401k + matchGenerous paid time-off and holidaysPaid parental leave and disability coverage.Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Compensation:

$75,000- $85,000