Summit Law Group ยท 5 hours ago
Litigation Legal Assistant (5+ YOE)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expSummit Law Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to support all aspects of their litigation practice. The role involves managing filings in various jurisdictions, coordinating attorney calendars, and maintaining case files while ensuring excellent communication with clients and courts.
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Hiring Manager
Kristin Stoddard
Responsibilities
File pleadings in state and federal courts for civil and criminal matters, including under seal
Proactively coordinate multiple attorney calendars, alerting teams of approaching deadlines and case needs
Manage electronic and paper files, docketing, and templates
Communicate directly with clients, outside counsel, courts, and vendors
Complete administrative tasks, including expense reimbursements, scheduling, drafting letters, processing mail, arranging travel, and supporting group and firm initiatives
Some transcription may be required
Qualification
Required
5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and federal filing experience
Solid understanding of litigation fundamentals
Well versed in legal terms, court rules, and filing best practices
Exceptional attention to detail, including writing, proofreading, and editing skills
Able to independently solve legal filing issues, research court rules, and docket case events
Excellent understanding of what requires attorney approval versus what can be completed autonomously
A professional and courteous communication style, regardless of audience
Kind, responsive, and organized
Familiarity filing in both state and federal courts
Outstanding writing, editing, and proofing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, and sound judgment on when to self-help, collaborate, and ask for clarification
Ability to meet changing deadlines quickly, and effectively
Tech-savvy and able to learn new technology quickly
Preferred
Filing experience in Alaska and Oregon courts
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans, with family packages available
401K options include Roth and traditional accounts, matching, profit sharing, and immediate vesting
Bonuses based on firm performance
Commuter benefits
Ten paid holidays
Offices for legal staff
Firm funded HSAs
Dog-friendly office
Company
Summit Law Group
Summit revolutionized the traditional law firm model.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rodney Younker
Member and CEO
J. Chad Mitchell
COO
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