Litigation Legal Assistant (Seattle)

Litigation Legal Assistant Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 DOE Schedule : Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LHH is working with well-established litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy defense litigation practice. This role is ideal for a candidate who can step into an active desk, manage a high-volume workload, and contribute with minimal training. The desk will cover matters in Medical Professional Liability, Employment Litigation, Personal Injury Defense and Professional Liability Defense.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, edit, and redline pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, and case schedules
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Prepare and electronically file documents in Washington state and federal courts
• Assist with discovery, service of process, and case management
• Open and maintain client matters and organize case files
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Provide proactive support in a fast-paced litigation environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Washington state and federal court filing procedures
• Thorough knowledge of litigation deadlines, local court rules, and case management processes
• Experience supporting busy litigators with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently
• Experience with legal document management systems is a plus

Benefits & Perks

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with 7% employer contribution after one year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
• 11 paid holidays annually
• PTO accrual of 135 hours (18 days) annually , prorated based on hire date
• PTO increases beginning at Year 5
• Up to 56 hours of PTO may be carried over annually
• Up to 40 hours of unused PTO paid out
• Employer-paid parking
• Ongoing software training and professional development opportunities
• 37.5-hour work week

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $72,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.