Legal Assistant

Location: Tacoma, WA

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday+

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 DOE

Position Overview

The Legal Assistant provides high‑level administrative and legal support to a team of four attorneys. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced legal environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable coordinating work across several attorneys with varying needs and caseloads.

Key Responsibilities

Attorney Support — Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and maintain task lists for four attorneys with differing workloads and deadlines.
Document Preparation — Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, contracts, and memoranda.
Case Management — Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files; track deadlines; assist with case intake; and ensure all documents are filed accurately and on time.
Court Filings — Prepare and submit state and federal court filings (electronic and physical), ensuring compliance with court rules and formatting requirements.
Client Communication — Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel; manage phone calls, emails, and routine inquiries.
Billing & Timekeeping — Assist attorneys with entering billable time, preparing monthly billing statements, and resolving billing discrepancies.
Research & Support Tasks — Conduct basic legal research, gather case information, and assist with trial preparation, including assembling binders, exhibits, and witness materials.

Qualifications

Prior experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar role (2–5 years preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and support multiple attorneys simultaneously.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Ways to Apply:

Apply Here!
Call to schedule an interview 253-475-6855
Email your resume to kim.jackson@expresspros.com

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Sick leave
Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Vision/Eyewear Plan
Life Insurance
Prescription Drug Reimbursement
Short-Term Disability