Description

We are in search of a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our office in Downtown Seattle. This role primarily involves providing legal support for attorneys who are focused on Insurance Defense Litigation. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling scheduling, e-filing, and multitasking.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents to support ongoing litigation cases.

• Manage scheduling of court dates, meetings, and deadlines.

• Efficiently handle e-filing tasks in line with legal procedures and guidelines.

• Coordinate and maintain effective communication with clients, attorneys, and court officials.

• Ensure all legal documents and data are correctly filed and organized.

• Utilize legal software to keep track of case progress and important dates.

• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and proceedings.

• Draft and proofread legal correspondence and documents.

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide general administrative support to the legal team as required.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Civil Litigation

• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and legal software

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in work

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and court system

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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