Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co

Legal Assistant supporting Clyde & Co’s Seattle trial and litigation attorneys. Preparing court filings, legal documents, calendars, trials, case files, travel, billing, and client reporting.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and administrative support, including proficiency in e-filing and managing complex legal documents. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for maintaining case files and meeting deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation/Trial Legal AssistanceE-Filing KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyFilesite or iManage ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationProofreadingCalendar ManagementTrial PreparationBilling and Invoicing

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Court Filing SystemsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointFilesiteIManage

Industry Keywords

Civil Court ProceduresFederal Court ProceduresConfidential Information HandlingCase File OrganizationDiscovery Deadlines

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
Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities
File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic court filing systems and other means
Maintain calendars for hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings
Apply knowledge of civil and federal court filing deadlines, rules, and procedures
Prepare for and assist in trials
Assist paralegals with organizing case files and maintaining records
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

3+ 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
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Previous experience with Filesite or iManage filing systems
Strong writing, researching, organization, flexibility, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Ability to think ahead and follow written and verbal instructions
Creative problem-solving and initiative 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 balance between remote and in-office work
Flexible Paid Time Off – 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays
Referral Rewards – Bonuses for introducing talented colleagues
Mentorship & Career Growth – Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
Six months fully paid parental leave for all parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans