Role: Legal Assistant – Litigation, Land Use & Real Estate
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)
Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm (40-hour work week)

LHH is seeking a full-time, onsite Legal Assistant to support a high-volume practice that includes litigation and transactional work within the Land Use and Real Estate group.

• Manage and organize case files and related documentation for litigation and transactional matters.

• Prepare and file legal documents with courts and administrative bodies, ensuring compliance with relevant rules and deadlines.

• Coordinate schedules for court appearances, client meetings, and project-related deadlines.

• Handle confidential materials with discretion and maintain accurate internal records.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in drafting, formatting, and transcribing a variety of legal documents with strong written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Familiarity with legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw) and legal document management systems.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a legal team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to land use, real estate, or municipal law is a plus but not required.

• Familiarity with Washington State courts and administrative agencies is preferred.

• Experience supporting both litigation and transactional matters is helpful but not required.

• Real estate background or understanding of land use permitting processes is advantageous but not required.

Requirements:

• Must have strong docketing and calendaring abilities

• Must have great follow through on tasks and be able to communicate with attorneys on where things are at in projects and tasks

• Minimum of 3+ years of WA State experience.

• Must be available to work fully onsite during probationary period (60 days).

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental - 100% paid

• Vision – covered under medical insurance

• Medical – 88% paid

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Life and AD&D insurance

• 100% paid ORCA card

• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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