Legal Assistant - Litigation

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Davis Wright Tremaine is looking for a Legal Assistant - Litigation to join our team in our Seattle office. This role will provide critical support to four to five attorneys in the commercial litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a litigation assistant or similar role, strong skills in word processing and computer use, and extensive experience filing documents with state and federal courts.

Salary Range: $75,000-$96,000 annually

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Litigation

Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a litigation assistant or similar role

Location: Seattle, WA

Type: Full-time, hybrid work engagement (2 days remote, 3 days in-office)

H1: Join the Team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP as a Legal Assistant - Litigation

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Bold Headline: Legal Assistant - Litigation Needed at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle

Bullet Points:

- Join a top . law firm with a culture of inclusion and opportunities for professional growth
- Work remotely two days a week and in-office three days a week
- Provide critical support to four to five attorneys in the commercial litigation practice group
- Draft, proofread, format, and edit legal documents
- File pleadings in state and federal courts
- Utilize billing software and prepare client-related accounting reports
- Maintain electronic files and schedule depositions and meetings
- Track internal and case-related deadlines and initiate conflict checks
- Enter billable time into time-keeping system
- Must have at least 5 years of experience as a litigation assistant or similar role
- Strong word processing and computer skills required
- Extensive experience filing documents with state and federal courts
- High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials
- Ability to work independently and anticipate needed tasks
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- High level of energy and ability to work at a fast pace
- Must have a high school diploma or GED certification

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are committed to client service and fostering a culture of inclusivity. Join our team and receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and vision insurance, dental plan, fertility and adoption benefit, paid sabbatical after 13 years of service, and more.

Salary Information:

- Annualized salary range in Washington: $75,000-$96,000 ( hourly)
- Actual pay will be adjusted based on education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law
- Full-time employees eligible for bonus, health insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and more
- Additional voluntary programs available, including accident insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
- Commuter and transit programs also available

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. We strive to create a culture where all talented individuals, including those traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession, can succeed. We request that applicants voluntarily provide demographic data to support this vision.

If you need accommodations during the application or recruiting process, please email .

Apply now for the Legal Assistant - Litigation position at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Health and vision insurance, 2 paid volunteer days, dental plan, fertility and adoption benefit, paid sabbatical, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, retirement contribution

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Federal and state court rules, drafting, editing, formatting, pleadings, discovery documents, filing procedures, electronic files, NetDocs, attorney time entry, billing software, scheduling, travel arrangements, deadlines, conflict checks, time-keeping, word processing, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, internet research, grammar, proofreading, organization, communication, teamwork, attention to detail, confidentiality, ability to learn new programs, high school diploma or GED

High school diploma or GED

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Qualification and Experience 5+ years of experience as a litigation assistant or similar role

Legal