Legal Assistant - TACOMA

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 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 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.