Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Location: Tacoma, WA (Hybrid) (first 30 days on-site before hybrid schedule allowed)

Salary: $80,000–$100,000

Billable Requirement: 1,200 hours/year

Hours: 9 am – 5 pm (1 hour lunch) (35-hour work week)

LHH is working with a law firm’s collaborative litigation team is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 5 years of experience to support trial and defense matters. This role offers a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite and a supportive, welcoming work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from pre‑trial through post‑trial
• Track deadlines, court filings, and case status
• Assist with document review, discovery, and production (including privilege logs)
• Support depositions and trial preparation
• Maintain organized case files and litigation materials

Qualifications

• 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
• Familiarity with e‑filing systems and court dockets
• Legal research experience (Westlaw/Lexis preferred)
• Relativity and document management system experience a plus

Benefits

• Annual bonus program tied to exceeding billable hour targets
• Paralegal Billable Hours Incentive
• Annual incentive compensation based on billable hours worked, available to eligible U.S. paralegals
• Incentives start at 1,300 billable hours, with bonus levels increasing up to 15% of annual base salary
• Proration available for reduced schedules, approved leaves, or mid year start dates
• Clear eligibility criteria focused on performance, timekeeping accuracy, and active employment status
• Flexibility to count approved pro bono and firm initiatives toward billable hours (per policy)
• 401(k) with 3% safe harbor contribution (vested immediately; no employee match required)
• HSA with employer contribution - Employer‑funded HSA contributions: up to $1,000 for employees and $2,000 for employees with family coverage, paid quarterly

Medical:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple plan options, including in‑network only and Cigna PPO/HDHP plans
• Low‑cost preventive care (100% covered in‑network) and affordable office visit copays
• Prescription drug coverage with low generic copays and mail‑order options
• Nationwide provider access through Cigna’s Open Access Plus network
• Unlimited lifetime maximums and competitive out‑of‑pocket limits

Dental & Vision

• Dental coverage through Delta Dental with multiple plan options, including PPO and HMO choices
• Preventive dental care covered at 100%, plus coverage for basic, major, and orthodontia services
• Vision coverage through VSP with low exam and materials copays
• Generous allowances for glasses or contacts, with enhanced options available on buy‑up plans
• Nationwide provider networks for convenient access to care

Paid Time Off:

• 20 days PTO to start (accrues monthly; up to 30 days carryover)
• Increases with tenure (25 days at 3 years; 28 days at 5 years)
• 11 paid holidays plus a floating holiday

Wellbeing benefits:

• $300 annual wellness stipend
• Dedicated paid Wellbeing Day

Inclusive parental leave:

• Six months fully paid leave (after one year of employment) - for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood

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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