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Legal Assistant

LHH US

Seattle, WA 98104 • 10/12/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Litigation Paralegal (Construction & Business Litigation)

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 annually
Seattle, WA (Hybrid)


A well-established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation practice. This role supports a collaborative team of attorneys handling a mix of construction defect, business litigation, and municipal law matters. The litigation group is expanding and anticipates continued growth over the coming year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys being actively involved in all phases of litigation and trial preparation.

Responsibilities
  • Support attorneys through all stages of litigation
  • Coordinate and assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and courtroom logistics
  • Manage court filings, docketing, and case deadlines
  • Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents
  • Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure cases progress efficiently
  • Assist with discovery, document management, and trial-related tasks
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required
  • Strong experience supporting litigation matters from inception through trial
  • Prior construction litigation or construction defect experience highly preferred
  • Demonstrated trial preparation experience is required
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why Join This Team?
  • Collaborative group of attorneys and legal professionals
  • Growing litigation practice with significant trial activity anticipated over the next several years
  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators on complex matters
  • Supportive environment with dedicated legal assistants and paralegal team members
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 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 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
  • 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
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ariel Dunlap

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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