Description
Legal Assistant - Downtown Seattle | Leading Mid-Size Law Firm
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly respected mid-size law firm in Downtown Seattle to identify an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of case management, attorney support, and key litigation and administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Case & File Management
+ Maintain and organize case files, including copying, filing, typing, and updating case indices.
+ Open new matters and follow attorney directives and client guidelines to ensure accurate documentation.
Trademark & IP Support
+ Assist with the preparation and filing of trademark applications, renewals, and office action responses.
Legal Research & Case Preparation
+ Research, retrieve, and compile case materials for attorney and expert review.
+ Provide support with trial preparation, including assembling trial exhibits, witness notebooks, and pleadings.
Discovery & Document Drafting
+ Assist with all aspects of discovery, including preparing form pleadings.
+ Draft motions, pleadings, and declarations for attorney review.
Attorney & Calendar Support
+ Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, conferences, events, depositions, and case deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
+ Monitor rules-based deadlines to ensure proper compliance.
Required Skills & Abilities
+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
+ Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under time constraints.
+ High attention to detail and accuracy.
+ Professional communication skills-both written and verbal-with the ability to interact with internal and external parties with tact and courtesy.
Firm offers full benefits including full healthcare coverage including FSA and HSA options, 20 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, sick leave, transportation subsidy, hybrid work offered after onboarding, and more!
To submit your resume confidentially please send to Sam(dot)Sheehan(at)RobertHalf(dot)(com)
Requirements
2+ YOE supporting Litigation Attorneys
2+ YOE supporting Trademark Attorneys
Experience filing with the court systems in WA
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