Orion Placement · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant – Plaintiff-Side Litigation
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
1+ years expOrion Placement is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm expanding its Seattle office to handle wage-and-hour and consumer class actions. The Legal Assistant will support attorneys with drafting legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating schedules, while gaining hands-on experience in complex litigation.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts
Draft and format basic legal documents, including letters, pleadings, and simple motions, and file documents in accordance with court procedures
Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and pleadings
Input and update all legal deadlines, hearings, depositions, and client meetings in the firm’s calendaring system
Calculate and double-check deadlines based on applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and compliance
Coordinate scheduling and manage conflicts for attorneys, clients, and witnesses
Interview clients and witnesses as needed and prepare clear summaries of their information
Assist attorneys with organizing and carrying out special projects and litigation tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar law firm support role
Solid understanding of legal terminology, court pleadings, and basic court procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and grammar
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systems
Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
Preferred
Litigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment or class action matters is a plus
Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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