Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant LHH US Seattle, WA Job Details $59,000•$98,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Correspondence management Confidential information handling Court record maintenance Business travel arrangements Serving legal documents Phone communication Business support for legal executives Word processing Litigation discovery assistance Direct client contact Client file management Mail distribution Legal document sorting and filing Mid-level Legal client correspondence writing Invoice processing Administrative experience Copy editing Expense reports Legal administrative experience Mail management Organizational skills Court case file organization Law office Billing issue inquiries Productivity software Managing executive calendars Legal billing Court hearing scheduling Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description Job Title:

Litigation Legal Assistant Location:

Seattle, Washington Schedule:

Hybrid•3 days on-site/2 remote after training period

Salary:

$59,000•98,000

Employment Type:

Direct Hire Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm in Seattle seeking an experienced Litigation Practice Assistant to support a busy litigation team. This role is ideal for a legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision, and enjoys being a key operational partner to attorneys and internal teams. This position offers a mix of substantive legal support, administrative coordination, client interaction, billing assistance, and document management within an established litigation practice.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, revise, proofread, format, file, and serve legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and court filings for state and federal matters Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court dates, meetings, travel arrangements, and overall scheduling coordination Support time entry, billing, prebills, invoice review, expense reporting, and resolution of billing-related questions Maintain electronic and physical case files, organize litigation documents, prepare attorney notebooks, coordinate document production, and manage secure transmission of large files Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal departments regarding case logistics, signatures, scheduling, and document coordination Open new matters, assist with conflict checks, maintain contact databases, and ensure accurate file and records management Provide administrative support including phone coverage, meeting coordination, mail distribution, CLE tracking, expense approvals, and general practice group support Collaborate with legal support staff and cross-functional teams to provide coverage, troubleshoot workflow issues, and ensure deadlines are consistently met

Qualifications:

3+ years of legal administrative or litigation support experience within a law firm environment Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys, including familiarity with court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines Strong document formatting, proofreading, and legal word processing skills, including redlining and document comparison Experience with attorney billing, time entry, expense reporting, or accounting-related administrative functions preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal technology platforms and document management systems is a plus Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional client-service mindset Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO): 17 days annually for the first 3 years (accrued), increasing to 22 days after 3 years of service Paid family and medical leave benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options Health Savings Account (HSA) with firm contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available Life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Optional voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term care coverage 401(k) retirement plan with automatic firm contribution of 7.5% Pre-tax transportation and parking plan, including a $100 monthly employer subsidy for employees working 3+ days per week in the office

Pay Details:

$59,000.00 to $98,000.00 per year Search managed by: Keaton Anderson 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

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