Corporate and Transactional Legal Assistant

About the role

Latitude is assisting a boutique law firm in identifying a Corporate & Transactional Legal Assistant to support three attorneys primarily practicing in the business and transactional area. This role provides core legal and administrative support with a focus on corporate maintenance, document preparation, organization, and client coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, able to anticipate needs, stay ahead of deadlines, and ensure matters continue moving forward through strong planning and follow‑through. The Legal Assistant will keep attorneys organized and their practices running smoothly, maintaining corporate records, preparing and managing documents, coordinating client communications, and tracking deadlines and outstanding items.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the formation and ongoing maintenance of business entities and nonprofit organizations.
• Support attorneys with corporate and transactional matters, including preparing and organizing related documentation.
• Prepare entity governance documents, such as amendments, mergers, dissolutions, resolutions, and consents.
• Prepare and maintain annual reports and consents in lieu of annual meetings.
• Create, organize, and maintain corporate and entity minute books and related governance records.
• Maintain accurate and organized legal files, corporate records, and matter information within the firm’s case management system.
• Track corporate maintenance requirements, deadlines, and outstanding items to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate documents, signatures, and follow‑up items with attorneys, clients, and other parties as needed.
• Provide additional legal administrative support across other practice areas as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related legal assistant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation, proofreading, and recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Professional, courteous, and client‑service‑oriented communication with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience with document management and/or legal practice management systems preferred.
• Experience with ProLaw is a plus.

Schedule

Full‑Time

Location

On‑site (4‑5 days a week) at the firm’s Seattle office – highly desirable.

Pay

The base salary ranges from $55,000 to $75,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• ORCA card for commuting.