Legal Assistant (Seattle)

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Legal Assistant for a respected civil litigation law firm. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Seattle, Washington, with two in-office days per week following an onsite training period.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to a collaborative team of civil litigation attorneys. This role offers the opportunity to support complex litigation matters from inception through trial while working in a collegial, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced law firm setting.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $56,000–$68,000 annually DOE
• Hybrid work schedule with two in-office days per week following onboarding
• Comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with experienced attorneys and legal professionals
• Opportunity to support sophisticated civil litigation matters with a well-respected regional law firm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, proofread, revise, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents in Washington state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and monitor litigation deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors while providing exceptional administrative support
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, document productions, exhibits, and trial binders throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Assist with trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses, exhibits, logistics, and other litigation support activities
• Provide general administrative support, including attorney time entry, billing assistance, mail processing, and special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of legal assistant experience supporting civil litigation attorneys
• Experience with Washington state and federal court procedures, calendaring, and electronic filing
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document and case management systems is preferred
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This opportunity offers competitive compensation ranging from $56,000–$68,000 annually depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, hybrid work flexibility following training, and opportunities for continued professional development and long-term career growth.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.