Litigation Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Short-term disability

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal in Spokane to support attorneys across offices in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene through all phases of civil litigation, from case management and discovery to trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of civil litigation paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate, and strong knowledge of court rules, deadlines, and e-filing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software is required.

Qualifications

• At least three years of civil litigation paralegal experience in Washington and/or Idaho.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation rules, procedures, and electronic court filing requirements.
• Estate planning and probate experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal case management software, and electronic document management tools.
• Ability to support attorneys across multiple office locations and adjust work hours during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and client communications throughout the litigation process
• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in state and federal courts
• Support discovery by reviewing, coding, organizing, and preparing documents for production
• Maintain case chronologies, evidence, and electronic document databases
• Assist with motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside professionals across multiple office locations
• Assist with estate planning, probate, estate administration, and real estate matters as needed

Skills

Litigation support

Deadline management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management tools

Legal case management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal for an opportunity with a growing regional law firm in Spokane. This position will support attorneys across offices in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, assisting with all phases of civil litigation from case management and discovery through trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of civil litigation paralegal experience, strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and client communications throughout the litigation process
• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in state and federal courts
• Support discovery by reviewing, coding, organizing, and preparing documents for production
• Maintain case chronologies, evidence, and electronic document databases
• Assist with motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside professionals across multiple office locations
• Assist with estate planning, probate, estate administration, and real estate matters as needed

Qualifications:

• At least three years of civil litigation paralegal experience in Washington and/or Idaho
• Paralegal certificate required
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation rules, procedures, and electronic court filing requirements
• Estate planning and probate experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal case management software, and electronic document management tools
• Ability to support attorneys across multiple office locations and adjust work hours during busy periods

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.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers