Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms, is looking for a Legal Practice Assistant with strong litigation experience to work in our Seattle location.

The successful candidate will be a team player, organized and detail-oriented. Strong client service and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to make well-reasoned, effective decisions and manage time efficiently will be crucial to your success, and you must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This is a full-time, onsite position from our Seattle office, Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 am – 5 : 00 pm. Occasional overtime may be necessary to accommodate client needs.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, exhibits and other materials for litigation filings
• Schedule depositions and manage logistics with deponents and court reporters
• Monitor attorney calendars, docketing, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Assist attorneys with preparations for court hearings and trial
• Proofread for content and accuracy of information
• Assist attorneys with time entry and coordination of client billing statements
• Open new client matters and follow up on conflicts
• Act as liaison between attorneys, internal departments, clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Observe attorney-client confidentiality
• Work with vendors and process vendor invoices
• Obtain firm reimbursements through Chrome River for attorneys

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Salary Range :

The pay range for this position is $70,000-$92,500 annually; however, actual pay may vary depending on the candidate's education, training, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation and Benefits :

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

Pre-Employment Screening :

Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

TO APPLY for this position visit www.foster.com / careers and complete the online application. Please include your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Foster Garvey PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.