Legal Office Assistant
Seattle, WA
Our client, a leading law firm in the PNW, is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their team.
In this role, your primary focus will be supporting the Paralegal and a team of 25 lawyers, ensuring their daily needs are met efficiently. You will also provide critical office support to maintain smooth operations, including keeping the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked.
Additionally, you’ll serve as the front desk receptionist, acting as the first point of contact for visitors and managing communications with professionalism. You will assist with various project-based clerical tasks as needed, playing a key role in supporting the team and contributing to the firm’s overall success.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
- Exhibit strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain professional communication via phone, email, and mail while ensuring a seamless and positive experience for clients and colleagues.
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with tasks such as copying, mailings, research, redactions, and case organization.
- Keep the office, including the printer room, clean, organized, stocked, and ready for trials; maintain knowledge of item locations and availability.
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and stocked with essentials, including food and coffee.
- Run errands to the courthouse, post office, UPS/FedEx, and other locations as needed.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, monitor faxes, and manage conference room schedules.
- Welcome visitors warmly and assist employees with meeting setups.
Legal Assistant Requirements:
- 1+ years experience in the legal industry.
- Resourceful problem solver with a can-do attitude.
- Personable, assertive, and approachable.
- Highly tidy and organized, with strong task management systems.
- Clear, concise communicator (verbal and written) with timely follow-ups.
- Team player with consistent project updates and ETAs.
- Tech-savvy with strong Microsoft 365 skills; able to set up and troubleshoot hardware/software.
- Adaptive to various personalities and work styles.
- College degree preferred.
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid time off and holiday
Compensation: $55,000/yr.