Legal Assistant - Litigation

Legal Assistant - Litigation

$ 75,000 - $ 105,000 / Year

Location: Seattle, Washington

Position Type: Permanent

Department: Legal & Compliance

Role: Litigation Legal Assistant - General Civil Litigation

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid 3 days on-site)

Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000

Hours: 8 am - 5 pm (40-hour work week)

LHH is working with a mid-sized law firm to help them find an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy litigation desk that will support multiple attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documentation is maintained accurately.
• Support attorneys with case preparation, including trial logistics and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate schedules, including meetings, court appearances, and appointments.
• File legal documents with courts and ensure adherence to applicable procedures and deadlines.
• Uphold confidentiality and manage sensitive information responsibly.

Required Skills

• Proficient in drafting, formatting, and transcribing legal documents with strong written communication skills.
• Must have strong docketing and calendaring abilities
• Must have great follow through on tasks and be able to communicate with attorneys on where things are at in projects and tasks
• Comfortable using legal research platforms, especially Westlaw.
• Highly organized, with attention to detail in managing case materials and deadlines.
• Minimum of 3+ years of WA state litigation experience.
• Must be available to work fully onsite during probationary period (60 days).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental - 100% paid
• Vision - covered under medical insurance
• Medical - 88% paid
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 100% paid ORCA card
• Employee assistance program

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

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

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Military-connected talent encouraged to apply

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