Maritime Litigation Legal Assistant - Hybrid Seattle

LeGros Buchanan & Paul P.S.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LeGros Buchanan & Paul P.S. is a Seattle-based law firm specializing in admiralty and maritime law, business and corporate law, employment law, civil litigation, and insurance defense.

The role supports attorneys with case management, drafting and organizing pleadings, maintaining case files and calendars, and assisting with client communications. This full-time, hybrid position requires strong legal document preparation, familiarity with court rules and e-filing, and proficient use of Microsoft

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation processes and familiarity with state and federal court rules.
• Draft, format, file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court documents.
• NetDocuments experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, courts.
• Administrative calendar management, deadline tracking, and file organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and law firm software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a confidential, professional environment.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with case management, including preparing, formatting, and organizing pleadings and other legal documents.
• Maintain case files, manage calendars and deadlines, and coordinate court filings and e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Assist with client communications and correspondence; schedule hearings and depositions.
• Compile exhibits and maintain accurate records in firm document management systems.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal document prep

Court filings

Communication skills

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate / Associate degree

Tools

NetDocuments

Job description

LeGros Buchanan & Paul P.S. is a Seattle-based law firm specializing in admiralty and maritime law, business and corporate law, employment law, civil litigation, and insurance defense.

The role supports attorneys with case management, drafting and organizing pleadings, maintaining case files and calendars, and assisting with client communications. This full-time, hybrid position requires strong legal document preparation, familiarity with court rules and e-filing, and proficient use of Microsoft