Legal Assistant - Plaintiff-Side Litigation

Orion Placement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Seattle is looking for a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in wage-and-hour and consumer class actions. This role offers competitive pay and valuable experience within a rapidly growing law firm. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a legal support role, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of legal processes. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or similar role.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred, especially in employment matters.
• Solid understanding of court procedures and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in handling wage-and-hour and consumer class actions.
• Draft and format legal documents and file them correctly.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Update legal deadlines and manage conflicts in the scheduling system.
• Interview clients and prepare summaries of their information.

Skills

Legal terminology

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies background

Job description

Pay

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm as it builds out its Seattle office and wage-and-hour class action team
• Get hands-on experience in complex employment and consumer class actions in both state and federal courts
• Work closely with litigators on real, substantive tasks drafting, calendaring, client contact, and case management
• Competitive hourly pay ($25$35/hr), strong benefits, and a clear path to grow your skills and responsibilities

Location

Location: On-site in Seattle, WA. Youll work from a centrally located office thats easily commutable from Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kent, and nearby communities.

Note: You must have at least 1 year of law firm experience in a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar role, and be able to work on-site full-time in Seattle with strong written communication, organization, and calendaring skills.

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm known for wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. With decades of experience and millions recovered for employees and consumers, they combine sophisticated litigation with a strong sense of mission and compassion. They are now expanding into Washington and building out their Seattle team to serve workers and consumers statewide.

Job Description

• Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts
• Draft and format basic legal documents, including letters, pleadings, and simple motions, and file documents in accordance with court procedures
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and pleadings
• Input and update all legal deadlines, hearings, depositions, and client meetings in the firms calendaring system
• Calculate and double-check deadlines based on applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate scheduling and manage conflicts for attorneys, clients, and witnesses
• Interview clients and witnesses as needed and prepare clear summaries of their information
• Assist attorneys with organizing and carrying out special projects and litigation tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar law firm support role
• Litigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment or class action matters is a plus
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, court pleadings, and basic court procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and grammar
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systems
• Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• Bachelors degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Youll gain meaningful, resume-building experience in complex plaintiff-side class action litigation
• Youll collaborate closely with attorneys and staff who value maturity, accountability, and teamwork
• Youll receive competitive pay ($25$35/hour depending on experience), plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and the stability of a growing multi-state firm

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance