Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

A well-established litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy defense litigation practice. This role is ideal for a candidate who can step into an active desk, manage a high-volume workload, and contribute with minimal training.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, edit, and redline pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, and case schedules
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Prepare and electronically file documents in Washington state and federal courts
• Assist with discovery, service of process, and case management
• Open and maintain client matters and organize case files
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Provide proactive support in a fast-paced litigation environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Washington state and federal court filing procedures
• Thorough knowledge of litigation deadlines, local court rules, and case management processes
• Experience supporting busy litigators with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently
• Experience with legal document management systems is a plus

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with 7% employer contribution after one year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
• 11 paid holidays annually
• PTO accrual of 135 hours (18 days) annually, prorated based on hire date
• PTO increases beginning at Year 5
• Up to 56 hours of PTO may be carried over annually
• Up to 40 hours of unused PTO paid out
• Employer-paid parking
• Ongoing software training and professional development opportunities
• 37.5-hour work week