Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

401(k) with 7% employer contribution

11 paid holidays annually

PTO accrual of 135 hours annually

PTO rollover up to 56 hours

PTO payout up to 40 hours

Employer-paid parking

Comprehensive training on firm tech

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Tacoma, WA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team of litigators in a hybrid office (3 days in-office).

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, managing calendars and court deadlines, coordinating depositions and hearings, and handling e-filing while maintaining organized case files and strict attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication, reliability, and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Washington litigation procedures and court rules.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Ability to manage deadlines independently and prioritize effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with legal case management software is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, format, and redline pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Manage complex calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling logistics
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings
• Maintain case files and assist with document organization
• Handle Washington state and federal court e-filing requirements
• Coordinate discovery, service of process, and litigation support activities
• Open new matters and assist with ongoing case administration
• Ensure compliance with litigation deadlines and court procedures

Skills

Litigation experience

Calendar management

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proofreading

Case management software

Multi-attorney support

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Location: Tacoma, WA Hybrid (3 days in-office)

Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

LHH is working with a respected litigation firm who is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team of litigators in its Tacoma office. This position is best suited for a candidate with substantial litigation experience who can effectively manage a high-volume desk with minimal training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, format, and redline pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Manage complex calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling logistics
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings
• Maintain case files and assist with document organization
• Handle Washington state and federal court e-filing requirements
• Coordinate discovery, service of process, and litigation support activities
• Open new matters and assist with ongoing case administration
• Ensure compliance with litigation deadlines and court procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Washington litigation procedures and court rules
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice
• Ability to manage deadlines independently and prioritize effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience with legal case management software is helpful but not required
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with 7% employer contribution after one year of employment
• 11 paid holidays annually
• PTO accrual of 135 hours (18 days) annually, prorated based on hire date
• PTO increases beginning at Year 5
• Up to 56 hours of PTO may be rolled over annually
• Up to 40 hours of unused PTO paid out
• Employer-paid parking
• Comprehensive training on firm technology platforms

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