Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Municipal & Litigation Practice

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 annually +Bonus

LHH is working with a respected law firm who’s seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Municipal and Litigation practice groups. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys on complex litigation matters. While municipal law experience is a plus, litigation experience is required. Municipal law is not required but an interest in it is.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in municipal and litigation matters
• Draft, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Prepare documents for filing in state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and client meetings
• Maintain and organize case files and litigation documents
• Coordinate service of process and document production
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third parties
• Track case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Assist with trial preparation, hearing preparation, and related litigation support

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Experience with court filings, calendaring, and case management
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal document preparation
• Municipal law experience is preferred but not required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer-paid employee coverage)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 10% employer contribution/profit-sharing match
• Up to 16 days of PTO annually, plus 10 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Commuter benefits, including ORCA transit pass assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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