Legal Assistant Plaintiff-Side Litigation at Orion Placement

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm as it builds out its Seattle office and wage-and-hour class action teamGet hands-on experience in complex employment and consumer class actions in both state and federal courtsWork closely with litigators on real substantive tasks drafting calendaring client contact and case managementCompetitive hourly pay ($25$35/hr) strong benefits and a clear path to grow your skills and responsibilities Location: On-site in Seattle WA. Youll work from a centrally located office thats easily commutable from Seattle Bellevue Renton Kent and nearby communities. Note: You must have at least 1 year of law firm experience in a legal assistant legal secretary or similar role and be able to work on-site full-time in Seattle with strong written communication organization and calendaring skills. About Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm known for wage-and-hour employment and consumer class and representative actions against regional national and Fortune 500 companies. With decades of experience and millions recovered for employees and consumers they combine sophisticated litigation with a strong sense of mission and compassion. They are now expanding into Washington and building out their Seattle team to serve workers and consumers statewide. Job Description Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour employment and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courtsDraft and format basic legal documents including letters pleadings and simple motions and file documents in accordance with court proceduresMaintain and organize physical and electronic case files including evidence exhibits depositions and pleadingsInput and update all legal deadlines hearings depositions and client meetings in the firms calendaring systemCalculate and double-check deadlines based on applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and complianceCoordinate scheduling and manage conflicts for attorneys clients and witnessesInterview clients and witnesses as needed and prepare clear summaries of their informationAssist attorneys with organizing and carrying out special projects and litigation tasks as assigned Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant legal secretary or similar law firm support roleLitigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment or class action matters is a plusSolid understanding of legal terminology court pleadings and basic court proceduresExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and grammarStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systemsProfessional reliable and able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgmentBachelors degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required Why Youll Love Working Here Youll gain meaningful resume-building experience in complex plaintiff-side class action litigationYoull collaborate closely with attorneys and staff who value maturity accountability and teamworkYoull receive competitive pay ($25$35/hour depending on experience) plus medical dental vision 401(k) PTO and the stability of a growing multi-state firm JPC-494 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceRequirements: Must have 1 years of legal support exp. Plaintiffs side exp preferred. Employment law preferred. Must have stable employment indicators (Tenure of around 2 years). Relocation: NO. PACK:NO Submissions Name / Andy / ; Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary) Plaintiff-side wage-and-hour and class action firm is expanding its presence into Seattle and hiring an on-site Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation docket. Role is heavy on calendaring filings document organization and general litigation support for complex employment and consumer class actions. Ideal candidate has 13 years of law firm experience strong attention to detail solid tenure and wants to grow in plaintiff-side litigation at a firm in active expansion.Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Legal Assistant Plaintiff-Side Litigation - Lawyers for Justice PC - JPC 494 - Source**New Job Order Alert** Client job title: Legal Assistant Plaintiff-Side LitigationLocation: Seattle WAOn-site hybrid remote: On-siteExperience: 1Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Legal Assistant Litigation Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Plaintiff Litigation Assistant Employment Law Legal Assistant Class Action Legal Assistant Civil Litigation Legal Assistant Seattle Legal Assistant# of hires needed: 1Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO Key Skills Clerical,Aerospace Engineering,Catering,Computer Software,Factory Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 25 - 35