Legal Assistant

LHH; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Employer-funded HSA contribution

Medical and dental coverage

20 days PTO, 11 holidays

$300 annual wellness stipend

Up to six months paid parental leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Seattle, Washington, to support a busy civil defense and insurance coverage litigation practice. The role includes managing filings in state and federal courts, supporting attorneys through litigation phases, and assisting with trial preparation.

The position requires 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, with a strong focus on insurance defense and trial support. Benefits include a hybrid schedule, 401(k) with employer contribution, and comprehensive medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant / secretary experience.
• Must have current or prior insurance defense experience.
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation attorneys with administrative and legal tasks.
• Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Manage calendars for hearings, depositions, and mediations.

Skills

Litigation legal assistant experience

State and federal court filings

Insurance defense experience

Trial support experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

iManage or FileSite experience

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in office)

Pay: $75,000-$85,000 + bonus

LHH is working with a nationally respected law firm who seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy civil defense and insurance coverage litigation practice. This role requires strong knowledge of state and federal court filings, court rules, and experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Support litigation attorneys with administrative and legal tasks
• Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings in state and federal courts (including e‑filing)
• Manage calendars for hearings, depositions, mediations, and deadlines
• Apply knowledge of court rules and procedures
• Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed
• Organize case files and assist with records management
• Handle billing, expenses, correspondence, and client reporting

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant / secretary experience
• Strong experience with state and federal court filings
• Must have current or prior insurance defense experience
• Knowledge of court rules and scheduling hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Prior trial support experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with iManage or FileSitea plus
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution (immediately vested)
• Employer‑funded HSA contribution
• Medical (PPO & HDHP) and dental coverage
• 20 days PTO, 11 holidays, floating holiday, and paid wellbeing day
• $300 annual wellness stipend
• Up to six months paid parental leave (after one year)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disab