This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Execute legal and secretarial responsibilities for designated attorneys under the guidance and supervision of a leader.

• Manage schedules and calendars for the assigned attorneys.

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and various legal documents.

• Organize the timing and locations for multi-party engagements, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, IMEs, meetings, and site inspections.

• Respond to telephone calls and emails, addressing client inquiries effectively.

• Receive and handle incoming mail.

• Reach out to clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as directed by the assigned attorneys.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of court rules and legal deadlines.

• Collaborate virtually as part of the Washington Staff Counsel team.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant is required.

• Experience in Washington civil litigation is essential.

• Comprehensive knowledge of court rules and legal deadlines, with the ability to stay current.

• Capability to operate a computer continuously for long durations, up to an entire work shift.

• Sufficient physical dexterity to repetitively use hands, arms, and shoulders for operating the keyboard and other office equipment throughout a full work shift.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to a full work shift.

• Occasionally move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.