Practice Assistant

Beacon Hill; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

A confidential law firm in Seattle seeks a Temporary Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive legal administrative support. Responsibilities include document preparation, calendar management, and assisting attorneys in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should possess 4+ years of relevant experience, strong organization, and excellent communication skills. The position is temporary but may convert to permanent based on performance. This opportunity offers competitive compensation ranging from $25 to $53 per hour.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Accurate typing speed of 70 WPM or more.
• Strong proofreading skills to ensure document accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain attorney calendars and manage deadlines.
• Provide high-level legal administrative assistance.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Document management tools

MS Office proficiency

Proofreading skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Job description

Temporary Practice Assistant | Seattle, WA | Onsite | Full-Time (Temporary) | Immediate Start

We are supporting a confidential Seattle law firm that is seeking a Temporary Practice Assistant to join their growing team immediately. This role supports multiple attorneys and provides high-level legal administrative and secretarial assistance in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Depending on performance and office needs, this position may have the potential to convert to a permanent role.

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $53.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents using word processing and document management tools
• Draft routine cover letters and documents; proofread for formatting, spelling, grammar, and accuracy
• Prepare revisions and redlines as directed; prepare documents for e-filing as needed
• Review, route, and process incoming and outgoing mail and fax communications, ensuring exhibits and enclosures are included
• Maintain attorney calendars, including meetings, deadlines, and client-related activities
• Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies
• Prepare attorney time entries and submit timely; prepare expense and disbursement requests
• Prepare billing-related letters and coordinate billing matters with the billing team
• Support new matter documents; phones; scheduling; conference rooms and meals; travel arrangements and expense reports
• Proactively anticipate attorney needs, plan ahead, and meet deadlines
• Provide backup support as needed, including occasional front desk coverage depending on office needs
• May assist with mentoring new staff and piloting new software (as needed)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes
• Accurate typing speed of 70 WPM+
• Strong MS Office proficiency and comfort with document management, time entry, e-filing, and database tools
• Excellent communication skills and strong proofreading skills
• Strong organization, calendaring, and time management skills
• Reliable, predictable attendance

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services