Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 46,838 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team in Seattle. The role is hybrid, with a mix of in-office and remote work after onboarding, and offers a temp-to-hire path.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of legal experience, strong scheduling and document preparation skills, and a meticulous attention to detail. The position involves case management, filings, and coordinating with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a legal setting, ideally with litigation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• File legal documents in state and federal courts in compliance with deadlines, court rules, and procedural requirements.
• Timely serve legal documents to opposing counsel in accordance with applicable rules and agreements.
• Open new case files and maintain organized electronic files.
• Gather case information, calendar deadlines, and prepare initial correspondence to clients and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case preparation, including exhibits, evidence, and related materials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, insurance representatives, and court personnel.
• Submit vendor invoices for timely processing.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Legal support

Calendaring

Litigation support

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant (LT1456406SFO) Seattle, Washington

Salary: USD34 - USD41 per hour

Beacon Hill's client, aSeattle defense firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for the right fit and a strong opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of legal and administrative support in a fast-paced law firm environment.

• Location:Seattle, WA 98104 — Hybrid schedule. The role will be fully in office for the first two weeks, then transition to two days per week in office after onboarding.
• Duration:open-ended, with the potential to convert direct hire
• Hours:Full-time
• Pay:$34-$41/hour,depending on experience

Position Overview

The firm is looking for a Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of experience in a legal setting, ideally with litigation experience. The right person will be comfortable supporting attorneys with calendaring, court filings, document preparation, case management, and day-to-day administrative support while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role
• Prior litigation experience preferred
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court rules, filing procedures, and litigation workflow
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• File legal documents in state and federal courts in compliance with deadlines, court rules, and procedural requirements
• Timely serve legal documents to opposing counsel in accordance with applicable rules and agreements
• Open new case files and maintain organized electronic files
• Gather case information, calendar deadlines, and prepare initial correspondence to clients and opposing counsel
• Assist with case preparation, including exhibits, evidence, and related materials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, insurance representatives, and court personnel
• Submit vendor invoices for timely processing
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion