Litigation Paralegal — Wage & Hour Class Actions (Seattle)

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a high-volume wage and hour class action practice. The role is on-site and direct-hire, offering collaboration with seasoned attorneys across locations and exposure to complex, plaintiff-side litigation against large employers.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of litigation support, strong civil litigation background, and paralegal certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with employment law or class action litigation preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Support plaintiff-side wage and hour class action litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft, prepare, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and summarize statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal authorities.
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, pleadings, deposition materials, and evidence.
• Coordinate document management and maintain litigation databases.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and court appearances.
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepare summaries.
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings and litigation tasks.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal staff on a high-volume caseload.
• Assist with additional litigation projects as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment/class action knowledge

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a high-volume wage and hour class action practice. The role is on-site and direct-hire, offering collaboration with seasoned attorneys across locations and exposure to complex, plaintiff-side litigation against large employers.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of litigation support, strong civil litigation background, and paralegal certification.