Litigation Legal Assistant

Company: LHH US
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Litigation Legal Assistant Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Salary: $95,000-$105,000 LHH is working with a mid-sized, high-volume litigation practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with 7 years of heavy trial desk experience . Ideal candidates will have a background in general litigation , white collar , employment , business contract disputes , product liability , or aeronautics . Defense-side personal injury experience is also acceptable. Key Responsibilities Manage a litigation desk of 50-60 active cases Draft, revise, and finalize pleadings and other legal documents Perform daily/weekly e-filing in state, federal, and appellate courts Maintain attorney calendars and docket all critical deadlines Schedule depositions, hearings, and litigation-related appointments Handle client and third-party communications (phone/email) Coordinate travel arrangements Post attorney time and assist with billing processes Provide general administrative and executive-level support Support 3-5 trials per year Candidate Requirements Minimum 7 years as a litigation legal assistant in a mid-sized or large firm, or supporting a heavy trial desk Strong e-filing experience across WA state, federal, and appellate courts Strong calendaring/docketing skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information Successful completion of a background check Completion of skills testing (typing speed, Word proficiency, etc.) Benefits Medical: $500 deductible, 90/10 coverage HSA: Firm contributes $1,500/year Retirement: 401(k) eligible immediately 3% safe harbor match up to 4% 3.5% profit sharing PTO: 2 weeks PTO (accrued immediately) 3 weeks after 5 years (usable after 90 days) Transportation: Parking reimbursement or transit reimbursement (bus/ORCA/ferry) Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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 Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year Search managed by: Ariel Dunlap 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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