Transactional Legal Assistant

Description

Legal Assistant - Transactional (Real Estate)

Downtown Seattle | Leading Mid-Size Law Firm

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly respected mid-size law firm in Downtown Seattle to identify a skilled Legal Assistant to support its busy transactional teams, with a focus on land use and real estate. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced practice and values a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Format, edit, compare, proofread, and finalize complex documents and correspondence

+ Conduct conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, and assist with new matter intake

+ Maintain and update client files (physical and electronic) in accordance with firm guidelines

+ Prepare closing binders for transactional matters

+ Manage attorney calendars, including meetings, deadlines, and task tracking

+ Assist with billing processes, including invoice review and monitoring receivables

+ Submit and track attorney expenses; register attorneys for CLEs and track completion

+ Coordinate travel arrangements and support general administrative needs

+ Provide additional assistance as needed to support the practice group and attorneys

Compensation & Benefits

This firm offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

+ $80,000 - $110,000 annual salary, depending on experience

+ Bonus-earning potential

+ Hybrid work arrangement

+ Fully subsidized medical and dental premiums

+ Generous 401(k) profit-sharing program

+ Commuter expense assistance

+ Paid parental leave

+ Sabbatical program

+ Additional market-leading benefits

To submit your resume confidentially please send to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Half(dot)(com)

Requirements

+ Prior substantive experience supporting a transactional practice, ideally in land use or real estate

+ Advanced document production and complex formatting skills

+ Exceptional proofreading accuracy and attention to detail

+ Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization abilities

+ High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

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Experience with document management and timekeeping systems;
Pro Law experience is a plus

+ Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks independently

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