Litigation Practice Assistant — WA & Federal E-Filing (Hybrid)

Cozen O'Connor; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor’s Seattle office is seeking an experienced full-time Litigation Legal Practice Assistant who has experience with WA and Federal Courts (e-filing). The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, able to multi-task under time constraints with meticulous attention to detail, and interact with senior attorneys in a professional manner.

This role offers a hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days working from home, with responsibilities spanning document preparation,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recent litigation experience.
• State and Federal e‑filing experience.
• Experience with litigation procedures and processes.
• Calendaring and docketing experience.
• Experience with the use of a document management system is preferred.
• Redlining experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications with advanced level in Word and Outlook.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications; ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff is required.
• Ability to work overtime is required.
• High school diploma or its equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of documents.
• Efficient workflow including duplication, printing, mailing and merging of documents.
• Proofreading of all work for content and context.
• Preparing and maintaining client and office files in electronic and paper filing systems.
• Preparation and submission of new client/new matter forms.
• Planning and making travel arrangements (transportation, car rentals, hotel).
• Preparing and submitting expense reports and check requests.
• Working with Billing to resolve billing problems and process final statements.
• Working with clients’ electronic billing systems and monitoring billing processes.
• Communicating with clients daily via phone or email; scheduling meetings and conferences.
• Strong document processing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Support for other practice areas within the firm.

Skills

Litigation experience

E-filing experience

Calendar/docketing

Document management experience

Redlining experience

MS Word

MS Outlook

Professional communication

Overtime capable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Document management system

Job description

Cozen O’Connor’s Seattle office is seeking an experienced full-time Litigation Legal Practice Assistant who has experience with WA and Federal Courts (e-filing). The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, able to multi-task under time constraints with meticulous attention to detail, and interact with senior attorneys in a professional manner.

This role offers a hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days working from home, with responsibilities spanning document preparation,