Legal Assistant
2 days ago
Medina
Job Description We are looking for a Legal Assistant in Seattle for our Law firm. This is a hybrid opening with a full benefits package. • Maintains the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions., • Reviews correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines and extensive daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm wide and department standards., • Manages complex, high end docketing work (e.g. scheduling orders), • Research questions from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, local rules, etc., • Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar. Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent., • A minimum of four years of related experience., • An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred., • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail., • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals., • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs. CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus. Benefits • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), • Short Term & Long Term Disability, • Training & Development, • Work From Home