Stokes Lawrence is seeking an experienced litigation practice assistant to support the Trust & Estate Litigation Practice Group in our Seattle office. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful litigation matters in a collaborative and client‑focused environment.
About the Team
Our Trust & Estate Litigation Group facilitates the successful resolution of complex trust and estate disputes. Our experienced attorneys focus on what’s best for our clients, whether that is an early settlement, a full trial on the merits, or everything in between, while also seeking to reduce the emotional toll of litigation. We represent a broad range of clients, including individuals who have lost a family member and are facing complexities in transferring wealth, personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries. We have experience representing high net worth individuals as well as ultra-high net worth individuals.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, highly organized legal practice assistant who brings strong judgment, exemplary client service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. In this role, you will work directly with a dynamic team of litigation attorneys and paralegals and play a key part in supporting all phases of litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, team-driven practice and to continue developing your professional skills in a supportive environment.
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
- Experience supporting multi-attorney teams (trust & estate litigation a plus)
- Strong working knowledge of state court rules and procedures
- Extensive experience with e‑filing and service of pleadings in multiple jurisdictions
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and e‑filing platforms
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal communication skills
- A collaborative working style and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, and court filings under strict deadlines
- E‑file primarily in state courts, with some federal court filings
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and colleagues
- Perform conflict checks, open new matters, and prepare engagement letters
- Maintain and track case deadlines, including calendaring and docketing
- Manage attorney schedules, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel
- Organize and maintain electronic client files within the firm’s document management system
- Review and edit timekeeper billing entries
- Organize and prioritize daily workload and provide backup coverage to the broader litigation team
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 – $105,000. Compensation for this position will be determined based on the individual’s experience and qualifications.
Stokes Lawrence provides professional staff with medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage; paid parental leave; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; and contributions to a 401(k) profit‑sharing plan. Additional information about our firm and benefits is available here.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Joanne Pegues, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected] for confidential consideration.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
