Litigation Legal Assistant — Hybrid Seattle | 3+ Years

Cairncross; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairncross & Hempelmann in Seattle is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to support attorneys across practice areas. The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence at least two days weekly.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading pleadings, maintaining files, timekeeping in 3E, client billing support, and trial preparation. Strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong organizational and proofreading skills.
• Proficient with MS Office 365/2016 and timekeeping software.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and meet the needs of attorneys and manage deadlines.
• Create, format, and revise legal documents and pleadings.
• Enter and review attorney time in 3E daily and assist with billing.
• Coordinate depositions, prepare trial binders, and monitor service.
• Maintain files, handle mail, and ensure court rules compliance.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office 365/2016

3E timekeeping software

Tools

Microsoft Office 365/2016

3E timekeeping

Job description

Cairncross & Hempelmann in Seattle is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to support attorneys across practice areas. The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence at least two days weekly.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading pleadings, maintaining files, timekeeping in 3E, client billing support, and trial preparation. Strong MS Office skills are essential.