Litigation Legal Assistant — General, Seattle (Onsite)

Ascendion; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to support its Business Law attorneys in Seattle. The role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, handling entity formation and governance, and supporting M&A and financing transactions.

It is a hybrid position with opportunities to collaborate closely with clients and counsel. You will manage calendars, deadlines, and communications, while maintaining organized electronic files and ensuring professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Ideally business or corporate law background
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word), PDF tools, and document management systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, discreet, team-oriented approach
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred, but not required for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Business Law attorneys on corporate, transactional, and general business matters
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and agreements
• Assist with entity formation, corporate governance, and maintenance of minute books and annual filings
• Support M&A, financing, and commercial transactions, including closing checklists, signature pages, and closing sets
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and client communications
• Prepare and submit filings with the Washington Secretary of State and other agencies
• Maintain organized electronic files and handle document management
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties with professionalism and discretion

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Discretion / professional demeanor

Team-oriented

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF tools

Document management systems

Job description

Ascendion is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to support its Business Law attorneys in Seattle. The role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, handling entity formation and governance, and supporting M&A and financing transactions.

It is a hybrid position with opportunities to collaborate closely with clients and counsel. You will manage calendars, deadlines, and communications, while maintaining organized electronic files and ensuring professional