Legal Assistant

At Porter Foster Rorick LLP (PFR), we are a dedicated, Seattle-based firm focused on serving and advocating school districts across the state of Washington. We are currently seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team full-time in our downtown Seattle office. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in high-quality legal support, and want their work to contribute to a meaningful practice. Key Responsibilities Court & Administrative Filing: File legal documents within Federal and Washington state court systems, as well as specialized administrative bodies including PERC and the Office of Administrative Hearings. Litigation Support: Assist with finalizing and filing pleadings, building pleading templates, creating and organizing exhibits, issuing subpoenas, drafting notices of depositions, and coordinating multi-witness deposition schedules. Case & Calendar Management: Maintain organized digital and hardcopy case files while tracking and calendaring critical court deadlines. Administrative & Financial Operations: Perform monthly billing reviews and handle core administrative duties, including answering phones, welcoming visitors, copying, scanning, and managing communications. Qualifications & Skills Experience: At least 4 years of law firm experience, including a strong working knowledge of filing pleadings in Federal and Washington state courts. Core Competencies: Exceptional writing and editing skills, strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, team-first attitude. Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Preferred: Prior experience with legal document management software (e.g., Clio, NetDocuments) is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Pay: $60,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year (DOE) Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Sick Time 11 Paid Holidays per year Porter Foster Rorick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA