Legal Assistant Paralegal

LHH; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A legal staffing firm is seeking a qualified Contract Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Vancouver, WA to support plaintiff personal injury cases during maternity leave coverage. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing court deadlines, and client communication. Applicants should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably on the plaintiff side. Full onsite availability is required. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $28 to $31, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant preferred.
• Strong preference for plaintiff-side litigation experience.
• Must be proficient in document preparation and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of plaintiff personal injury cases.
• Prepare and review litigation documents for WA and OR.
• Manage court deadlines and communicate with clients.

Skills

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Plaintiff-side litigation

Personal Injury

Communication with clients

Managing litigation calendars

Job description

Contract Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Employment Type: Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage). Duration: Approx. 12 weeks, plus 1 week of training. Pay: $28-$31/hr.

LHH is working with a law firm in Vancouver, WA to find a Contract Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support plaintiff personal injury litigation during a maternity leave. The role includes 1–2 weeks of training with the outgoing team member and requires full onsite availability.

Parking: Free parking is available on immediate side streets and directly in front of the building.

Qualifications

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant: 2–3 years of experience preferred (open to strong candidates with 18+ months).
• Plaintiff-side litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Personal Injury experience ideal; med mal or civil litigation also acceptable.
• Experience working with WA and OR cases preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all phases of plaintiff personal injury cases.
• Prepare, review, and e‑file litigation documents (WA and OR).
• Manage discovery, court deadlines, and litigation calendars.
• Assist with mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate with litigation assistants as cases move from pre‑lit to litigation.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Maintain files, medical records, bills, liens, and medical summaries.
• Prepare settlement materials, negotiation documents, and closing letters.
• Independent case ownership within a collaborative team structure.
• Professional, reliable, and punctual individuals who follow firm procedures.
• Friendly, hard‑working, drama‑free, and respectful workplace culture.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity / Fair Chance

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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

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