Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Cairncross & Hempelmann ("CH&") is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in business, land use, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of litigation experience to join our team. This position may support attorneys in other practice areas as well as litigation, so experience in other areas of practice, including land use, may also be relevant. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of legal administrative concepts and processes; the ability to support multiple attorneys with competing work assignments and manage a variety of tasks with composure; clear and professional communication with colleagues and clients; excellent organizational abilities; superb proofreading and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail; and a proven level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365/2016 and 3E or other timekeeping software, as well as the ability to be adaptable and resourceful. This position is full-time, non-exempt, Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 5:00 and follows a hybrid schedule including at least two days in-office each week.

Main duties of this position include:

• Anticipate and meet the needs of attorneys
• Accurately create, type, proofread, format, and/or revise correspondence, memoranda, agreements, pleadings, and other legal and business documents from notes, templates, or drafts, under time-sensitive deadlines
• Check in regularly and proactively with attorneys to ensure all aspects of matters are under control
• Perform general research as needed, including reviewing, investigating and applying court rules in various jurisdictions
• Organize documents, information packets, presentations, and/or exhibits, as needed
• Open new matters, including following conflict-checking protocol
• Maintain attorney and client files, in both paper and electronic formats, including email and electronic files
• Open and route mail, attaching appropriate files and documents when necessary
• Familiarity with applicable court rules and filing procedures; perform electronic filing
• Enter, review, and/or revise attorney time in 3E on a daily basis
• Assist with client billing, including reviewing and editing pre-bills
• Assist with trial preparation
• Coordinate depositions and schedule court reporters
• Create Motion and Trial Binders
• Arrange for and monitor process service
• Work closely with paralegals to maintain structured and comprehensive file indexes and case files

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and upholds the CH& Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities. The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm's initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann.

Compensation range: $70,000-$100,000 annually. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Medical and Vision insurance
• Voluntary Dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan
• Cafeteria Plan
• Life insurance / AD&D
• Long-term Disability
• Whole life with Long-term care rider
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Vacation,
• Sick/Safe Leave,
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy

Send cover letter, resume, and references to careers@cairncross.com.

No phone calls, please.