Litigation Legal Assistant

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett is a Pacific Northwest litigation firm representing clients in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service through a collaborative, specialized approach. To support our continued success, we are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will support three attorneys in our Seattle office and play an integral role in the day-to-day support of a busy, AV-rated regional litigation and meditation practice. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients. Responsibilities include:

• Initiate conflicts checks and open new client matters
• Docket and maintain case calendars
• Review court rules to ensure compliance with court format and e-filing requirements
• Monitor case schedules and ensure attorneys are current with impending deadlines
• Draft, proofread, format, and edit pleadings, correspondence, and client documents
• E-file in federal, Washington state, and some Oregon state court jurisdictions
• Contact clients to schedule appointments, depositions, and trial appearances
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Close case files following data destruction procedures
• Knowledge of ProLaw document and case management software helpful
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Kofax Power PDF to redact, Bates stamp, and convert documents
• Experience with large file transfer platforms is helpful

The ideal candidate should enjoy collaborating with coworkers and supporting each other with flexible work schedules. Strong client service, communication, and interpersonal skills are preferred. Familiarity with insurance defense personal injury, motor vehicle, and construction defect cases are helpful. 

Why Join Preg O’Donnell & Gillett? 

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions
• Transportation subsidy
• Free on-site fitness center with showers, and towel service
• Employee assistance program
• Collaborative, supportive workplace focused on wellness and work-life balance

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, hair texture or protected hairstyles, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.  

Pay: $70000.00 - $85000.00 annually, DOE

We look forward to hearing from you!