Plaintiff-Side Legal Assistant – Seattle

Orion Placement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Seattle is looking for a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in wage-and-hour and consumer class actions. This role offers competitive pay and valuable experience within a rapidly growing law firm. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a legal support role, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of legal processes. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or similar role.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred, especially in employment matters.
• Solid understanding of court procedures and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in handling wage-and-hour and consumer class actions.
• Draft and format legal documents and file them correctly.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Update legal deadlines and manage conflicts in the scheduling system.
• Interview clients and prepare summaries of their information.

Skills

Legal terminology

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies background

Job description

A legal recruitment agency in Seattle is looking for a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in wage-and-hour and consumer class actions. This role offers competitive pay and valuable experience within a rapidly growing law firm. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a legal support role, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of legal processes. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO, and more.