Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co

Legal Assistant supporting Clyde & Co, a global law firm serving businesses in trade and commerce. Providing litigation administration, court filings, trial support, document preparation, and attorney calendar management.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing legal and administrative support, including proficiency in e-filing and managing complex legal documents. Exhibits strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation/Trial Legal Assistant ExperienceE-Filing KnowledgeMicrosoft Word ProficiencyFilesite or iManage ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationPleading FilingCalendar ManagementTrial Preparation AssistanceBilling and Invoicing

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Court Filing SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Confidential Information HandlingCase File OrganizationClient ReportingDiscovery DeadlinesTravel Arrangement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high-volume complex legal documents, pleadings, letters, and emails
File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic court filing systems and other means
Maintain calendars, including hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings
Prepare for and assist in trials
Assist paralegals with organizing case files and records maintenance
Arrange travel, including car, hotel, and airfare reservations
Complete attorney monthly expenses for accounting
Perform administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices, and client reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
Legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts
Knowledge of e-filing
Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to think ahead and follow written and verbal instructions
Strong writing, researching, organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Previous experience with Filesite or iManage filing systems
Creative problem solver who takes initiative and accomplishes tasks with minimal supervision
Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work
Flexible Paid Time Off – Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays
Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team
Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans