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Ray Thomas lists this Legal Assistant opportunity in city of seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Legal Assistant – Litigation
Seattle, WA
$75,000–$85,000
Hybrid (2 days a week in-office) | 35-Hour Workweek
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A top ranked highly regarded global law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Seattle trial and litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated defense practice handling complex commercial and insurance coverage disputes, class actions, bad-faith claims, mass torts, and professional liability matters.
The firm offers a 35-hour workweek and a hybrid schedule with two required in-office days.
Key Responsibilities:
Support a team of trial and litigation attorneys
Prepare, proofread, and revise complex pleadings, correspondence, tables of contents, and tables of authorities
File documents in state and federal courts using electronic filing systems
Manage hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings
Assist with trial preparation and case-file organization
Handle billing, invoices, client reporting, expenses, and travel arrangements
Qualifications:
3–5+ years of litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience
Defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred
Complex commercial or insurance coverage litigation experience is a major plus
Hands-on state and federal court filing and e-filing experience required
Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation deadlines
Exceptional proofreading, organization, and attention to detail
Experience with iManage or FileSite preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Why Consider This Opportunity:
Highly respected global firm
Sophisticated litigation practice with a steady pipeline of complex matters
35-hour workweek and hybrid flexibility
Strong mentorship and clear career-development opportunities
20 days of PTO plus 11 firm holidays
Six months of fully paid parental leave
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits with day-one eligibility
$300 wellness benefit and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive firm culture
Worksite address
city of seattle, WA, 98127, US
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