Sr. Legal Assisant

Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH is working with a nationally respected law firm who seeks an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support a busy civil defense and insurance coverage litigation practice. This role requires strong knowledge of state and federal court filings, court rules, and experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to litigation and trial attorneys
• Prepare, proofread, format, and revise complex legal documents and pleadings, including tables of contents and authorities
• File pleadings with state and federal courts, including electronic filing systems
• Maintain attorney calendars, including hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings
• Assist with trial preparation and provide on-site trial support as needed
• Support paralegals with case file organization and records management
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process attorney expense reports
• Handle billing, correspondence, invoices, and client reporting
• Maintain confidentiality while working with internal teams and external professionals

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience as a litigation or trial legal assistant/secretary in WA State
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal court filings and e-filing systems
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines
• Exceptional proofreading, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and work independently with minimal supervision
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with iManage or FileSite preferred
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused

Benefits

• 35-hour work week
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution (immediately vested)
• Employer-funded HSA contribution
• Medical (PPO & HDHP) and dental coverage
• 20 days PTO, 11 holidays, one floating holiday, and a paid wellbeing day
• $300 annual wellness stipend
• Up to six months paid parental leave (after one year of employment)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled