Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation

Job Description

Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms, is looking for a Legal Practice Assistant with strong litigation experience to work in our Seattle location.

The successful candidate will be a team player, organized and detail-oriented. Strong client service and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to make well-reasoned, effective decisions and manage time efficiently will be crucial to your success, and you must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This position will be located in our Seattle, Washington office, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule requiring at least four days in the office after the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, exhibits and other materials for litigation filings
• Schedule depositions and manage logistics with deponents and court reporters
• Monitor attorney calendars, docketing, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Assist attorneys with preparations for court hearings and trial
• Proofread for content and accuracy of information
• Assist attorneys with time entry and coordination of client billing statements
• Open new client matters and follow up on conflicts
• Act as liaison between attorneys, internal departments, clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Observe attorney-client confidentiality
• Work with vendors and process vendor invoices
• Obtain firm reimbursements through Chrome River for attorneys
  
  

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience with both state and federal courts, and a strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures is required
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with common litigation procedures, terms, and protocols
• Flexible and able to adapt to different work styles, take initiative and be able to anticipate attorney and client needs
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to show attention to detail in work product
• Ability to show sense of urgency when handling tasks for attorneys
• Computer savvy – must be proficient in MS Office, document management systems, and e-filing services
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• High school diploma required
• 5 years’ experience as a litigation legal secretary in a law firm
• Notary certification desired
  
  

Perks

• In-person and virtual training opportunities.
• Collaboration across all Foster Garvey offices.
• Workplace Wellness Program, and more!
  
  

Salary Range

The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $92,500 annually; however, actual pay may vary depending on the candidate's education, training, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation And Benefits

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing
• Commuter allowance
• Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Community service leave
• Annual discretionary bonus, and more
• The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee's ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.
  
  

Pre-Employment Screening

Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening. We look forward to hearing from you!

Foster Garvey PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.