Senior Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D

Commuter benefits

401(k) plan

PTO accrual 15–25 days

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its Seattle office. The role supports sophisticated litigation across consumer protection, product liability, financial fraud, securities, environmental claims, antitrust, and employee benefits.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with complex matters in federal and state courts and will lead large discovery and case-management projects, coordinating with internal teams, outside counsel, and clients to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in Washington state.
• Experience handling sophisticated or document-intensive civil litigation.
• Experience in federal and state courts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead substantial discovery or case-management projects.
• Strong legal and factual research skills with excellent writing and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day progression of complex cases and deadlines.
• Create systems for organizing case information, evidence, and attorney work product.
• Lead discovery projects, including collecting, reviewing, and producing large volumes of documents.
• Coordinate work across internal and external teams and third-party providers.
• Summarize findings for use in case development and motion practice.
• Review briefs and supporting materials for accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Prepare exhibits, chronologies, witness materials, deposition documents.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Washington state experience

Discovery management

Legal research & writing

Organization & project management

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

e-discovery platforms

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid - 4 days remote/1 day on-site after 30-day training period

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a nationally recognized plaintiff-side law firm seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its Seattle office. This is an excellent opportunity to support sophisticated, high-impact litigation involving areas such as consumer protection, product liability, financial fraud, securities, environmental claims, antitrust, and employee benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience supporting complex matters in federal and state courts and be comfortable taking ownership of large, detail-intensive projects. This role is well suited for a proactive paralegal who enjoys coordinating case strategy, managing discovery, and helping litigation teams stay organized from initial investigation through trial.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day progression of complex cases and keep key assignments, deadlines, and deliverables on track
• Create practical systems for organizing case information, evidence, research, and attorney work product
• Lead discovery-related projects, including collecting, reviewing, organizing, and producing large volumes of electronic documents
• Coordinate work across internal legal teams, outside counsel, experts, clients, and third-party service providers
• Research legal and factual issues and summarize findings for use in case development and motion practice
• Review briefs, pleadings, and supporting materials for accuracy, citations, formatting, and compliance with court requirements
• Prepare exhibits, chronologies, witness materials, deposition documents, and other substantive case resources
• Support filing and service requirements in federal and state courts
• Help litigation teams prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Anticipate project needs, troubleshoot workflow issues, and recommend solutions that improve efficiency

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in Washington state
• Background supporting sophisticated or document-intensive civil litigation
• Experience handling matters in both federal and state courts
• Demonstrated ability to lead substantial discovery, document review, or case-management projects
• Strong legal and factual research skills with excellent written communication and proofreading abilities
• Working knowledge of legal citation standards, court procedures, and litigation terminology
• Proficiency with Westlaw, Lexis, and e-discovery or document review platforms
• Experience assisting with depositions, hearings, or trial preparation
• Ability to take ownership of projects while working collaboratively with a broader legal team
• Strong judgment, initiative, and follow-through when addressing shifting priorities or urgent requests
• Highly organized and able to maintain accuracy across multiple active matters
• Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401(k) plan
• Personal Time Off (PTO) is accrued at:
• 15 days per year (three weeks)
• 20 days after three years of service
• 25 days after eight years of service
• After 15 years, employees earn an additional two weeks every two years
• Transportation/Commuter Benefit: monthly onsite stipend ($50–$250) or paid transit/parking for designated full-time onsite employees
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

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