Litigation Administrative Assistant – Seattle, 2-5 yrs

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC in Seattle seeks a motivated Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals through the litigation process. The role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a proactive team player mindset.

2–5 years of litigation experience is required, with emphasis on confidentiality and efficient handling of documents and communications. The position offers growth within a reputable defense firm and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience required.
• All candidates must understand the importance of upholding firm and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to attorneys and paralegals throughout the litigation process.
• Coordinate email, calendars, contacts, tasks, or similar communications.
• Coordinate phone calls, voicemail messages, and conference calls.
• Proofread documents for content, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other errors.
• Finalize documents including redaction of confidential information.
• Assist with bates-stamping and organizing of exhibits and discovery.
• Complete electronic court filings in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Schedule, coordinate, track, and manage meetings both internally and externally.
• Proactively monitor attorney calendars and prepare necessary documents for upcoming meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions and hearings.
• Initiate, track, and organize vendor payments and settlement checks.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track attorney travel.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, attorneys, and professional staff.
• Efficiently and effectively learn and utilize new and existing firm technology.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Team player

Proactive

Job description

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC in Seattle seeks a motivated Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals through the litigation process. The role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a proactive team player mindset.

2–5 years of litigation experience is required, with emphasis on confidentiality and efficient handling of documents and communications. The position offers growth within a reputable defense firm and comprehensive benefits.