Legal Assistant Litigation

Legal Assistant Landlord-Tenant/Probate

Everett WA

Join our clienta mission-driven client-centered law firm advocating for tenants and buyers in real estate housing and probate matters. Theyre hiring a Legal Assistant who can confidently support fast-paced litigationowning case organization managing deadlines and keeping matters moving from initial filing through resolution. They are open to candidates with either strong Landlord/Tenant experience or strong Probate experience.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file legal documents such as eviction notices pleadings motions rent demand letters and/or estate administration documents.
• Maintain case files track deadlines and support high-volume litigation workflows
• Communicate with internal staff clients property managers process servers and court staff
• Conduct research on housing and probate laws and local regulations and/or working knowledge of probate terminology procedures and local court rules
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation including exhibits and case summaries
• Support rent collection efforts including garnishments and levy documentation and/or experience handling sensitive estate documents

Legal Assistant Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of litigation experience including exposure to landlord-tenant real estate or probate matters.
• Strong understanding of eviction procedures and housing court processes familiarity with real estate purchase and sale transactions and/or knowledge of probate procedures.
• Solid practice management skills and ability to support attorneys across multiple active matters.
• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved program preferred).
• Tech-savvy with experience using e-filing systems case management software (e.g. Clio) Microsoft Office and AI-enabled tools.
• Excellent organizational skills strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Company Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time-off and holidays
• IRA Retirement Plan with matching

Compensation: $60000-$70000/annually

Required Experience:

Junior IC