Legal Support Assistant - Labor & Employment

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At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will provide a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys. You will be responsible for interacting with colleagues in a team setting and upholding the image of the Firm by maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff, and observing confidentiality of client matters.

• Input, revise, and finalize correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. Draft routine correspondence, memoranda and other documents.
• File legal documents, including e‑filing in all courts and agencies; prepare documents for service of process; prepare case “shell” documents for use by attorneys.
• Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos.
• Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar.
• Maintain good public relations with clients.
• Review all incoming mail, distribute to teams as needed and upload to the DMS.
• Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery.
• Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices, mailings, and request checks as needed.
• Process client billing. Assist with review and edit of bills as necessary.
• Schedule appointments and make arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel.
• Complete client/matter intake forms. Request conflicts of interest checks. Open new files. Prepare files to be closed.
• Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services).
• Provide overflow and absence coverage assistance as well as support for Legal Support Assistant Team Members’ attorneys.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• 4‑6 years of legal assistant experience.
• Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Legal citation and legal terminology expertise.
• Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands of multiple attorney assignments.
• Flexibility to work overtime occasionally.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

Seattle, WA 98104

$80,000 – $91,000 annually; based on a 37.5‑hour work week. Eligible for annual merit increase and bonus pay. Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

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