Kennedys

Legal Assistant

Kennedys Seattle, WA

Kennedys, an international law firm with offices throughout the United States, is seeking a Legal Assistant/Secretary to support its Washington attorneys. This is a hybrid position with two days remote and three days in the office.

The annualized salary range for this role is $60,000 to $80,000; however, actual salary is contingent upon level of experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Key Responsibilities


  • Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Drafting and Proofreading: Draft and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Calendaring: Manage the attorneys' calendar, scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings efficiently.
  • Filing: Execute filing procedures, ensuring compliance with legal protocols and deadlines.


Required Experience


  • Minimum 3 years of experience in litigation, insurance coverage a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Excellent organizational skills and exceptional proofreading skills and a meticulous eye for detail
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Thorough working knowledge of and experience working and filing within the Federal and Washington court systems
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor


Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Legal
  • Industries

    Alternative Dispute Resolution, Law Practice, and Legal Services

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