Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Seattle, Washington (Hybrid)

A Washington-based employment law practice is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a hybrid position. This role provides comprehensive support for litigation and case management across state, federal, and appellate matters, along with occasional arbitration work. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and dedicated to high-quality legal support.

What You Can Expect:

A collaborative team environment, opportunities to develop professionally, and exposure to a wide range of employment law matters. The practice emphasizes reliable processes, clear communication, and consistent delivery of strong work product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calendaring: Manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions and matter types.

• Court Coordination: Assist with scheduling hearings, managing appearance logistics, and organizing motion-related tasks.

• Rulings & Updates: Monitor court updates and help prepare responsive tasks.

• Communication: Draft and manage correspondence with clients and opposing counsel; update internal case systems; coordinate mediations and depositions.

• Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents; prepare tables of contents/authorities; assist with filings and related submissions; track associated fees and expenses.

• Research: Review procedural rules and local requirements as needed.

• Filing: Manage court filings and submissions to relevant agencies.

• Deposition Support: Coordinate logistics for depositions and related preparation.

• Case Management: Maintain summaries, notes, checklists, and ongoing task reminders.

• Appeals: Support the preparation of appellate filings, including record assembly and formatting.

• Administrative Support: Assist with routine administrative tasks and other responsibilities as assigned.

This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys a structured, fast-paced legal environment and wants to contribute to meaningful work within employment law.