Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Title: Temporary Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Seattle, Washington

Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hr. work week

Pay Rate: $33-$43/hr. DOE

Employment Type: Contract; 3-month assignment

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Seattle law firm to find an experienced temporary Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. This position supports attorneys on complex litigation matters, including commercial and construction disputes. The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses
• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts, including trial and appellate courts
• Maintain electronic case files and track case information from inception through final disposition
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings and appointments, and maintain contact information
• Assist with new client intake, travel arrangements, expense reimbursement, and other administrative needs

Qualifications:

• At least three years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience, including support of complex litigation matters and experience with Washington state litigation
• Commercial and construction litigation experience preferred
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing, document management, and time and billing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong proofreading skills, with excellent attention to accuracy, spelling, and grammar
• Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments and collaborate with a team to meet deadlines

Benefits:

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.

Pay Details: $33.00 to $43.00 per hour

Search managed by: Keaton Anderson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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