Mid - Senior Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Williams Kastner•Seattle, WA

3d•$75,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Williams Kastner is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Seattle office to provide administrative legal support under the supervision of attorneys and the Support Staff Manager. The role primarily supports civil litigation and may include occasional billable tasks. The Legal Assistant must maintain the confidentiality of client and firm matters and may be able to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the needs of the position. The position involves recurring work with occasional variation and moderate complexity. The employee is expected to perform duties with minimal supervision and may work overtime during periods of high workload. The work is partially remote as practice-group and client needs allow; the need to be in the office varies. In the office, the environment is a normal office setting with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Occasional travel outside the office may be necessary.

Requirements

5–10+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
Demonstrated understanding of litigation procedures in Washington State and Oregon, including local, state, and federal courts as applicable to the office location.
Experience with state, local, and federal court rules.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with basic office policies and procedures.
High degree of technical skill, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, multi-line telephone, fax/copy machine.
Ability to maintain filing and recordkeeping systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate professionally with all levels of a law firm, clients, and vendors.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial manner.
Reliability, regular attendance, and ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to follow instructions and organize work to meet deadlines.
Strong time-management and organizational skills; adaptability and understanding of roles and expectations within a litigation practice group.

Nice To Haves

Appellate court experience.
Familiarity with accounting and docketing software.
College degree or equivalent work experience demonstrating the required skills.
Experience in a variety of practice-group areas.

Responsibilities

Assist with litigation matters, including preparing pleadings, finalizing briefs, electronic filing in appellate, federal, state, and local courts, tracking discovery and verifications, preparing settlement and dismissal paperwork, closing files, and compiling expert information.
Draft confidential correspondence and other communications, and communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and vendors.
Perform administrative tasks related to attorneys’ memberships in work-related organizations, as needed.
Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate schedules, docket cases, and assist with travel arrangements.
Organize and maintain case files, including copying, filing, typing, and updating case indices.
Research, retrieve, collect, and compile case materials for attorneys and experts.
Coordinate attorney directives regarding case and client guidelines.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters.
Work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and work overtime as needed.