Litigation Paralegal

LHH US; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

401(k) with up to 10% match

Paid Time Off (16 days) + 10 holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave (up to 6 weeks)

Health Savings Account with quarterly

Commuter benefits: $14/month ORCA pass

Pet insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in partnership with a Seattle-based law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys on diverse matters from investigation through trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have four or more years of litigation paralegal experience, including Washington state practice, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including WA state cases.
• Familiarity with Washington state court rules, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Experience drafting legal documents and supporting discovery and trial prep.
• Strong research, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple attorneys.
• Detail-oriented with collaborative and independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files, discovery materials, and supporting documents throughout the litigation process.
• Draft and assist with preparing pleadings, motions, stipulations, complaints, demand letters, and discovery requests and responses.
• Support discovery by reviewing and summarizing documents, medical records, employment records, and other case materials.
• Coordinate with electronically stored information (ESI) vendors on document collection, review, and production.
• Use electronic document review and production platforms to organize, review, and produce discovery materials.
• Conduct legal research, investigate case facts, analyze relevant documents, and perform fact checking.
• Identify, locate, and interview witnesses and experts.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, court reporters, court personnel, and outside service providers.
• Assist attorneys with preparing arguments and materials for motions, hearings, pretrial proceedings, and trial.
• Provide ongoing case support for class action litigation and other litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Washington state rules knowledge

Legal research & writing

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

ESI platforms

Job description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Location: Seattle, Washington

Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days on-site/2 remote

Salary: $85,000-$105,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a Seattle-based law firm to find an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position supports multiple attorneys on a variety of litigation matters, including class action litigation, from case investigation and discovery through trial preparation. The ideal candidate has at least four years of litigation paralegal experience, including experience supporting cases in Washington state courts. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files, discovery materials, and supporting documents throughout the litigation process
• Draft and assist with preparing pleadings, motions, stipulations, complaints, demand letters, and discovery requests and responses
• Support discovery by reviewing and summarizing documents, medical records, employment records, and other case materials
• Coordinate with electronically stored information (ESI) vendors on document collection, review, and production
• Use electronic document review and production platforms to organize, review, and produce discovery materials
• Conduct legal research, investigate case facts, analyze relevant documents, and perform fact checking
• Identify, locate, and interview witnesses and experts
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, court reporters, court personnel, and outside service providers
• Assist attorneys with preparing arguments and materials for motions, hearings, pretrial proceedings, and trial
• Provide ongoing case support for class action litigation and other litigation matters

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of litigation paralegal experience, including Washington-specific litigation experience
• Familiarity with Washington state court rules, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines
• Experience drafting legal documents and supporting discovery, case investigation, and trial preparation
• Proficiency with electronic document review and production platforms and familiarity with ESI workflows
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and proofreading skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize assignments while supporting multiple attorneys
• Strong attention to detail, a collaborative approach, and the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer-paid for employee coverage)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 10% firm contribution/profit -sharing match
• Paid Time Off accrued up to 128 hours (16 days) per year, plus 10 paid holidays (prorated based on hire date)
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state law
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Health Savings Account with $150 quarterly employer contribution
• Commuter benefits, including $14/month ORCA transit pass
• Additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Pay Details

$85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply

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