Legal Assistant
Location: Seattle, WA (1 day WFH)
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 DOE + Annual Raises & Bonuses
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our client’s growing Evictions & Landlord-Tenant Litigation team in their Seattle office . This role is primarily focused on litigation support, with a small portion of work dedicated to our cannabis transactions team. You will work closely with a Managing Attorney (based in Tampa, FL), an Associate Attorney in Seattle, and a Paralegal .
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with litigation preparation, including pleading preparation, e-filing in Washington courts, and court communications
- Provide calendaring support, managing schedules in Outlook and our proprietary firm system
- Help with legal drafting when needed by the paralegal
- Attend hearings with attorneys (a plus)
- General administrative and organizational support for the legal team
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of legal assistant experience with a strong background in litigation support
- Proficiency in e-filing in Washington courts and familiarity with court procedures
- Experience in preparing pleadings, litigation prep, and court communications
- Strong organizational and calendaring skills (Outlook & proprietary firm systems)
- Some legal drafting experience
- Ability to work full-time in-office, with the option to work remotely 1 day per week after a 30-40 day training period
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with annual raises and bonuses in December
- 401(k) match starts after 30 days
- Opportunity to be a key team member in a growing legal practice