LEGAL ASSISTANT - LITIGATION

Seattle, WA

Law Dawgs, Inc.

Type: Full Time
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				LEGAL ASSISTANT - LITIGATION 

A Seattle-based practice with an international presence is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to assist the firm with tax litigation matters.  Experience with tax litigation matters is preferred but not required.  Candidates being considered for this position must have a minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience with general civil litigation matters. Candidates must be methodical and detail oriented. 

Additional Legal Assistant duties include, but are not limited to the following:
*Assist attorneys with initial client intake to include client interviews;
*Word processing to include drafting, editing and proofing of pleadings and other documents;
*Maintain case files;
*Calendar administrative hearing dates and other important dates and deadlines;
*Monitor calendar and provide advanced notice to attorneys of upcoming deadlines and hearings;
*File pleadings and other documents with the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals;
*Regular contact with court personnel, clients and witnesses;
*Other duties to be assigned.

LEGAL ASSISTANT SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this Legal Assistant opportunity, you should have the following:
*A minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary in a litigation environment;
*Knowledge of the State. Federal and Appellate court rules and procedures (to include ECF);
*Excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling and organizational skillsIntermediate proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Internet Explorer;  
*Ability to work efficiently and interact in a positive manner with clients, attorneys and staff;
*The ability to manage highly sensitive information;
*The ability to multi-task in a face-paced environment.

Preferred skills:
*Experience with tax litigation matters;
*Proficiency with Amicus.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary and benefits + excellent downtown location!

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - APPLY NOW!

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Lindsey Stewart at SearchTeam@QPQLegal.com Please reference the job title, LEGAL ASSISTANT - LITIGATION, in all caps in the subject line of your email. Your inquiries are always held in the strictest confidence. If this position is not for you, feel free to forward it on to a friend! Visit www.lawdawgs.com to learn about the additional opportunities we have to offer.    

ABOUT LAW DAWGS / QUID PRO QUO

LAW DAWGS and QUID PRO QUO are leading specialized full-service legal and corporate recruitment and placement companies providing a complete range of attorney, paralegal and support staff recruitment solutions to the legal, corporate and government communities. Our placement and recruitment specialists have been providing professional, personalized service to our clients and our candidates for almost two decades. Positions secured include: Contract Attorneys, Associate/Lateral Attorneys, Partners/Of-Counsel, In-House Corporate Attorneys, Litigation/Trial Preparation Teams, Record Digesters and Contract Administrators, Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, File Clerks, Word Processors, Receptionists and all support staff.

Our Recruitment Specialists are attorneys, executives, legal and corporate professionals, and we have earned one of the most respected reputations in the industry for attracting top local and national clients and the best in professional talent.

LAW DAWGS and QUID PRO QUO seek candidates and fill positions at all levels of the law firm or corporation.  Specific positions may be on an Interim, Project, Temporary-to-Hire, or Direct Hire basis.
			
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