Legal Assistant, Litigation

the Firm; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP in Spokane, Washington seeks a full-time litigation legal assistant to support multiple trial lawyers in a busy practice, handling pleadings, calendars, and filings while meeting deadlines in state and federal courts.

The role requires strong organization, adaptability to changing priorities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-filing, and court rules. Normal hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., in-office with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate/bachelor preferred.
• Significant experience in a litigation department or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, edit, and finalize pleadings, discovery, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Maintain timekeepers’ calendars and deadlines using CompuLaw and Outlook.
• Coordinate travel, expenses, and CLE records.
• Support proceedings in state and federal courts and arbitration platforms.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Calendar management

proofreading

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in litigation support

Tools

NetDocs

CompuLaw

Outlook

Zoom

Teams

Word

Excel

PDF editing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a full-time litigation legal assistant in its Spokane, Washington office to provide support to multiple trial lawyers in a busy litigation practice in both state and federal courts, who are committed to providing high-quality, efficient work product. The ideal candidate works well under pressure, understands court rules, and can prioritize and transition from one project to another. Normal business hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m, Monday - Friday, with some flexibility specific to the department and related work loads.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, proofread, edit, and finalize pleadings, discovery, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence
• Maintain timekeepers’ calendars and ownership of all deadline management (calculate, input, monitor, and ensure compliance with all deadlines); review documents and correspondence to identify and calendar important deadlines utilizing CompuLaw and Outlook
• Prepare scans, copies, printing, and working binders
• Perform administrative support to proceedings in district, superior, appellate, and federal courts as well as all arbitration platforms and mediation
• Perform document comparisons using firm software
• Organize and maintain electronic files in the Firm’s document management system (NetDocs)
• Accept responsibility and take directions for work assignments and tasks; must be able to adapt to ever-changing priorities
• Handle client communications (when appropriate) through telephone and e-mail
• Maintain, report and track Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• Arrange travel and handle attorney expense reports
• Enter lawyers’ expenses for submission to Accounting through internal billing software
• Schedule conference calls, meetings, and professional organization events for attorneys using Outlook, Zoom, and Teams
• Provide occasional coverage to office reception desk in rotation with existing office staff
• Communicate clearly and effectively with lawyers, clients, and paralegals
• Assist with other tasks as assigned or necessary

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines by prioritizing, multitasking, and transitioning between projects efficiently
• Proficient understanding of local court rules, procedures, and e-filing
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including the use of charts, styles, table of contents, table of authorities, including Word and Excel
• Experience in editing, combining, and assembling PDF documents
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading and organizational skills
• Ability and interest in learning new skills including software and technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at professional interactions with lawyers, clients, and staff
• Punctual and dependable

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; however, Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
• Significant experience working in a litigation department / law firm
• Preference is given to those with a minimum of five years of civil litigation experience and familiarity with local, state, and federal court procedures and electronic court filing

Position Information

Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Work Arrangement: In Office

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.