Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation Location: Seattle, Washington Schedule: Hybrid - 4 days on-site/1 remote; 37.5-hour work week Salary: $75,000-$110,000 DOE Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Description: LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a highly regarded law firm to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy commercial litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside multiple attorneys across varying jurisdictions, providing high-level administrative and litigation support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and brings a strong understanding of litigation workflows, court procedures, and client service expectations. Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Perform e-filing in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules
• Generate and format tables of contents and tables of authorities (TOCs/TOAs)
• Maintain and monitor deadlines using docketing systems and attorney calendars
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, briefs, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate new matter intake, including engagement letters and conflicts checks
• Order Certificates of Good Standing and assist with pro hac vice filings
• Manage attorney time entry, pre-bill review, and expense reimbursements
• Schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and manage conference room logistics
• Track CLE requirements and assist with attorney registrations and compliance
• Maintain court login credentials and attorney admission records
• Provide backup support to other administrative staff as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar within litigation
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing systems
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments or similar platforms
• Advanced Word skills, including styles, track changes, and document comparison tools
• Familiarity with billing and expense tools such as Intapp Time or similar systems is a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Notary certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off accrued up to 20 days per year (prorated based on hire date) plus 13 paid holidays
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state law
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options, including domestic partner coverage
• 401(k) or deferred compensation plan with firm contributions for eligible employees
• Term life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and additional voluntary insurance options
• Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and employee assistance programs
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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