Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co

. Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal and administrative support, including document preparation, court filing, and case management. Proficient in maintaining schedules and handling confidential information with discretion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation/Trial Legal AssistanceElectronic Court FilingMicrosoft Word ProficiencyFileSite or iManage ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Document PreparationProofreadingLegal ResearchCalendar ManagementFiling ProceduresBilling and InvoicingTrial PreparationCase File OrganizationDeadline ManagementTravel Arrangement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointElectronic Filing Systems

Industry Keywords

Civil Court ProceduresFederal Court ProceduresConfidential Information HandlingLegal Documentation

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, including hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings
Apply knowledge of civil and federal court filing deadlines, court rules, and procedures
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 involving 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 electronic filing
Strong 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-solving and initiative with minimal supervision
Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to work with professionals inside and outside the firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
20 days of paid time off
11 firm paid holidays
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and career development support
Global training programs
Social events
Volunteer and community service initiatives
Professional development opportunities
Six months fully paid parental leave for all parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
Comprehensive short-term disability coverage
Enhanced long-term disability coverage