Legal Assistant

Moberg Law Group, P.S. (MLG) is a litigation-focused law firm that has served cities, counties, school districts, and nonprofit organizations across Washington State for over 12 years. The firm is experienced in handling complex claims and navigating the legal challenges faced by public entities and community organizations.

The Legal Assistant is a full-time, in-person position based in Ephrata, WA, with the flexibility to perform some work from home. In this role, the Legal Assistant supports attorneys with preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents and correspondence, as well as managing case files and calendars. Daily responsibilities include drafting routine pleadings and letters, coordinating with courts and opposing counsel, scheduling appointments and hearings, and maintaining accurate records and deadlines. The Legal Assistant also communicates with clients, gathers and organizes information relevant to cases, and provides general administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the firm’s litigation and probate practices.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of law and legal processes relevant to litigation.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Strong administrative assistance skills, including file management, calendar coordination, data entry, and office organization.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with clients, attorneys, courts, and external partners, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• Comfort with use of legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office tools.
• High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and strong time-management skills.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a litigation-focused or public entity law firm; associate degree, certificate in paralegal or legal studies, or equivalent experience.