Legal Assistant, Constitutional and Complex Litigation / Torts Section | Civil Division

With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle and is the third largest public law office in the state. Our office is committed to making Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving community for everyone. The City Attorney’s Office has vacancies for skilled legal assistants in two sections:

The Constitutional and Complex Litigation Section (“CCL”) of the Seattle City Attorney's Office (CAO) and the Torts Section are looking for experienced legal assistants to join their teams. The CCL position will provide administrative support to litigation attorneys who represent the City in both State and Federal courts and advise City departments in matters relating to federal response, police action, affirmative litigation, public records, and a variety of other subjects. The Torts position will provide administrative support to litigation attorneys who represent the City in State and Federal court and advise City departments on matters related to personal injury, property damage, nuisance, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and a variety of other subjects. 

Legal assistants are part of a dynamic team of problem solvers. The pace of work is generally deadline driven. The groups take a collaborative, team-oriented approach and seek to build effective and lasting relationships with City departments and their leadership. Legal assistants are critical of this professional philosophy and are valued members of our enthusiastic and experienced team. Legal assistants in the section are asked to think creatively and strategically.

Legal assistants apply their knowledge of legal terminology, legal and regulatory procedures, proper document formatting, electronic filing systems, and general office practices in their daily work. That work requires them to be highly skilled with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. The City Attorney’s Office heavily relies on electronic storage and filing. Legal assistants serve a critical role in these processes.
 
The CAO offers a generous benefits program that includes health benefits, life insurance, paid leave, paid parental and family leave, and the opportunity to participate in a defined-benefit retirement program.

Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Parental Leave, Life Insurance