Legal Secretary

$75,000 - $100,000/Yr

Humanhire - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

HumanHire is partnered with a prestigious, Am Law Top 25 firm in search of a Legal Secretary for their office in Seattle, WA. This firm is consistently ranked amongst the Am Law Top 25 firms and has more than 1500 attorneys in offices around the world! We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys/paralegals. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 per year, with a work schedule of Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, including the flexibility of working from home two days a week. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents, assisting attorneys with case management, managing attorney calendars, and communicating professionally with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with familiarity with various legal software.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with case management by organizing and maintaining legal files, including electronic and physical documentation.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling appointments, court deadlines, and meetings.
• Communicate professionally with clients by answering inquiries, scheduling appointments, and providing updates on case status.
• Conduct legal research as required, gathering relevant information from various sources to support case preparation.
• Provide general administrative support including answering phones, handling correspondence, filing, and other office tasks.
• Assist with billing tasks, including tracking billable hours, preparing invoices, and processing payments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys/paralegals required.
• Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office with familiarity in various legal softwares.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance