LHH has partnered with a leading law firm who is seeking a proactive Litigation Practice Assistant to join our dynamic legal team in Seattle. This role is ideal for someone with strong litigation support experience, excellent administrative skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Litigation Practice Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and stakeholders, including:

• Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda with attention to detail and context.

• Managing court filings, including e-filing in Washington State and U.S. District Courts, and ensuring compliance with court rules and litigation procedures.

• Organizing and maintaining case files and correspondence using a document management system.

• Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating logistics.

• Handling email and contact list management for attorneys and clients.

• Coordinating with internal departments and external vendors as needed.

• Supporting business development efforts and conducting legal research using internal library resources.

• Managing physical and electronic files, including intake, retention, retrieval, and transfer of records.

• Performing quality checks to ensure accurate document storage and organization.

• Scanning and importing documents into the document management system.

• Assisting with time entry, billing, and expense reporting.

• Opening new matters, conducting conflict checks, and preparing check requests.

• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements and processing reimbursements.

• Providing backup support for reception, office services, and other practice assistants as needed.

• Performing additional duties as assigned by supervisors or senior stakeholders.

• Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications & Skills

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• 3–5 years of experience as a legal practice assistant, executive assistant, or administrative assistant, preferably in a large law or professional services firm.

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and bankruptcy processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; familiarity with Elite 3E, iManage, Adobe Acrobat, Concur, and Intapp is preferred.

• Initiative and the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership of tasks.

• A professional demeanor and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff.

• A positive attitude, growth mindset, and openness to feedback.

Job Details

• Direct Hire

• Hybrid, Mon - Fri

• Salary: $70,000 - $106,000

• This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $70,000 to $106,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

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