Job description
Job Overview
- Location: Seattle, WA 98104
- Salary/Payrate: $85K-$130K annually plus a performance-based bonus and excellent benefits
- Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH)
- Term: Permanent / Full-time
- Referral Fee: $1,000 for successful referrals
Job Description
Our client, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Seattle, WA. This is a full-time, direct-hire role offering a hybrid work schedule. Candidates must possess previous trial experience and proficiency with Relativity.
Responsibilities
Case Management
- Serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and project status tracking.
- Coordinate with secretaries and docketing personnel to maintain accurate calendar systems.
- Oversee the creation, indexing, and maintenance of complex case files and document collections.
- Proofread legal memoranda for accuracy, ensuring citations comply with The Bluebook or specific court requirements.
- Manage court filings in paper or electronic form.
Research & Discovery
- Perform complex legal and fact research; prepare memoranda or summaries.
- Manage special document collections, including witness files and expert reliance documents.
- Draft initial discovery requests, responses, pleadings, and memoranda.
- Assist in document collection, tracking, and coordination with litigation support for electronic files.
- Conduct witness and file custodian interviews.
- Retain and manage vendors for document production and review; conduct quality control.
- Draft privilege logs and conduct initial document reviews for responsiveness and privilege.
- Prepare deposition exhibits and manage deposition transcripts.
Preparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings
- Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition proceedings, including preparing exhibit/witness lists and trial briefs.
- Coordinate logistics with court personnel and opposing counsel.
- Manage courtroom technology in coordination with vendors and internal staff.
- Provide on-site support during proceedings, including managing exhibits and summarizing testimony.
Administrative Tasks
- Accurately record billable time in accordance with firm and client protocols.
- Submit time records promptly according to firm deadlines.
- Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
Requirements
- 5 years of paralegal experience.
- Previous trial experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree and paralegal program completion, or equivalent knowledge and skill.
- Knowledge of court and agency procedures and rules.
- Strong time and task management skills with high attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proficiency in legal research and document review databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO).
- Experience with trial support software (e.g., Trial Director, OnCue) is highly desirable.
- Experience in complex commercial litigation across multiple jurisdictions is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work overtime and travel on occasion.