Legal Administrative Assistant

LHH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Monthly on-the-spot bonus program

Workplace flexibility options

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

LHH in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our onsite team. You will support attorneys and paralegals throughout the litigation lifecycle, handling heavy calendaring, document production, and filings with strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in litigation support, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF editing. This role requires independent work, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal administrative assistant experience supporting litigation matters
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing
• Strong calendaring, docketing, proofreading, and document production skills
• Microsoft Word proficiency including headers/footers, Tables of Authorities and Contents
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Experience creating, editing and manipulating PDFs
• Online research and court docket search abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy calendaring, docketing, scheduling, and court deadlines
• Compile, prepare, proofread, edit, and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Prepare and submit electronic filings in state and federal courts
• Perform online research, including court docket searches
• Coordinate conflict checks and assist with engagement and retention letters
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical matter files
• Prepare indexes, file backers, labels, trial notebooks, and case materials
• Coordinate meetings, deadlines, and attorney schedules
• Track attorney CLE requirements
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, paralegals, clients, courts, and internal teams
• Coordinate projects with other firm departments as needed
• Utilize firm-approved technology, including AI-enabled tools, in accordance with firm policies
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support during peak workloads

Skills

Litigation experience

E-filing

Calendaring & docketing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

Confidentiality

Online research

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Document production

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PDF editing

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant, Litigation

Location: Seattle, WA

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Salary Range: $80,000 to $95,000 annually

LHH is working with a growing, nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Seattle office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing high-level support to attorneys and paralegals throughout the litigation lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadline-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy calendaring, docketing, scheduling, and court deadlines.
• Compile, prepare, proofread, edit, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare and submit electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Perform online research, including court docket searches.
• Coordinate conflict checks and assist with engagement and retention letters.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical matter files.
• Prepare indexes, file backers, labels, trial notebooks, and case materials.
• Coordinate meetings, deadlines, and attorney schedules.
• Track attorney CLE requirements.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, paralegals, clients, courts, and internal teams.
• Coordinate projects with other firm departments as needed.
• Utilize firm-approved technology, including AI-enabled tools, in accordance with applicable firm policies.
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed during periods of increased workload.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal administrative assistant experience supporting litigation matters.
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing.
• Strong calendaring, docketing, proofreading, and document-production skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including headers/footers, Tables of Authorities, and Tables of Contents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience creating, editing, and manipulating PDF documents.
• Ability to conduct basic online research and court docket searches.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 per year.

Actual compensation within the stated range may vary based on job-related considerations such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other legitimate business factors.

Benefits & Additional Compensation

The benefits and total rewards package includes:

• Annual merit increases
• Monthly on-the-spot bonus program
• Workplace flexibility options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit-sharing component
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with an employer premium contribution
• Employer-paid group term life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee wellness program
• Employee assistance program

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