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Legal Assistant - TACOMA

LHH US

University Place, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$85,000 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Document Management, Expense Reports, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Record Keeping, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills, iManage
LOCATION
University Place, WA
POSTED
2 days ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Tacoma, WA Hybrid (3 days in-office)
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 annually ($38.46 - $43.96/hour)
Schedule: 35-hour work week

LHH is working with a highly regarded, global law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy trial and litigation team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to litigation attorneys
  • Draft, format, proofread, and revise complex legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials
  • Prepare and manage Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
  • File documents in state and federal courts, including e-filing
  • Maintain attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings
  • Assist with trial preparation and coordination
  • Support case management, including organizing files and maintaining records
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
  • Handle administrative tasks such as billing, client correspondence, and reporting
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or legal secretary
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with document management systems such as iManage or FileSite
  • Exceptional proofreading, organizational, and multitasking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities
  • High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information
Why Join
  • Hybrid work flexibility (3 days in-office)
  • 20 days PTO + 11 firm holidays + additional wellness and floating days
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO & HDHP options)
  • 401(k) with 3% employer contribution (immediate vesting)
  • Employer-funded HSA contributions
  • Up to 6 months paid parental leave
  • Annual wellness stipend ($300)
  • Strong mentorship, training, and career development opportunities
  • Collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented culture
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: $70,000.00 to $84,999.00 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

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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