Practice Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual 17–22 days

401(k) 7.5% firm contribution

Hybrid schedule with 2 remote days per

HSA contributions

M/D/V premium paid

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Seattle to hire a Litigation Practice Assistant. The role supports attorneys in the Litigation group and requires strong litigation experience, a professional demeanor, and a steady work history.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of legal administrative experience and excel in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include drafting and filing documents, managing electronic court filings, timekeeping/billing support,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Experience in construction and design law is preferred.
• Professional communication and client service skills required.
• Steady work history; able to discuss context for moves.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic court filing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings and filings.
• Manage electronic court filing and prepare attorney notebooks.
• Word processing, formatting, track changes, and document comparison.
• Support timekeeping and billing processes; review invoices.
• Communicate professionally with clients, outside counsel, and internal teams.
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, contacts, files, and travel arrangements.
• Provide general admin support such as scheduling and document management.
• Assist with CLE tracking, BD requests, and intranet updates.
• Participate in team collaboration and coverage during absences.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal administrative experience

Microsoft Office

E-filing

Communication skills

Client service

Tools

iManage

Adobe Acrobat

Billing/time-entry tools

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid (after 60 days onsite), M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000

LHH is working with a well-established law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Practice Assistant to support attorneys within its Litigation group. This role requires strong litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and a professional, steady work history. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of legal administrative experience and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and filings
• Manage electronic court filing and prepare attorney/court notebooks
• Perform word processing, apply formatting, track changes, and compare documents
• Support timekeeping and billing processes, including reviewing and tracking invoices
• Communicate professionally with clients, outside counsel, and internal teams
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, contacts, electronic/physical files, and travel arrangements
• Provide general administrative support such as scheduling, mail distribution, and document management
• Assist with CLE tracking, business development requests, and intranet updates
• Participate in team collaboration and provide coverage during absences

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of legal administrative support experience
• Litigation experience is required
• Experience in construction and design law is preferred
• Professional communication and client service skills
• Steady work history (candidates with movement should be able to speak to context)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic court filing
• Familiarity with common law-firm software (e.g., iManage, Adobe Acrobat, billing/time-entry tools) preferred
• Bonus: Eligible for annual discretionary year-end bonus
• PTO:
• 0-3 years: 17 days per year (accrued)
• 3+ years: 22 days (accrued)
• 401(k): Firm automatically contributes 7.5% (no match required)
• Hybrid Work: Onsite full-time for first 60 days, then eligible for 2 remote days/week
• M/D/V -firm pays entire premium on select plans and 20% of dependent premiums.
• HSA - Firm will contribute $1,750 annually toward individual coverage and $3,500 annually for family coverage into an employee's HSA account

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