Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $72,000 - $85,000 DOE

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A 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.

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

• 3+ 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

• 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: $38.00 to $44.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ariel Dunlap

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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.