Legal Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • $70,000–$95,000 Per Year

Highlights

Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure cases progress efficiently. This role supports a collaborative team of attorneys handling a mix of construction defect, business litigation, and municipal law matters.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSeattle, WA
Salary$70,000–$95,000 Per Year

Description

Litigation Paralegal (Construction & Business Litigation)

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 annually

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

A well-established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation practice. This role supports a collaborative team of attorneys handling a mix of construction defect, business litigation, and municipal law matters. The litigation group is expanding and anticipates continued growth over the coming year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys being actively involved in all phases of litigation and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Support attorneys through all stages of litigation

  • Coordinate and assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and courtroom logistics

  • Manage court filings, docketing, and case deadlines

  • Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents

  • Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure cases progress efficiently

  • Assist with discovery, document management, and trial-related tasks

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required

  • Strong experience supporting litigation matters from inception through trial

  • Prior construction litigation or construction defect experience highly preferred

  • Demonstrated trial preparation experience is required

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join This Team?

  • Collaborative group of attorneys and legal professionals

  • Growing litigation practice with significant trial activity anticipated over the next several years

  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators on complex matters

  • Supportive environment with dedicated legal assistants and paralegal team members

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 95% employer-paid employee coverage

  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

  • 401(k) with up to 10% employer contribution/profit-sharing match

  • Up to 16 days PTO annually plus 10 paid holidays

  • Paid sick leave and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave

  • Health Savings Account with employer contributions

  • Commuter benefits

  • Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunity

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: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 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.

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