Litigation Paralegal

This Seattle based boutique employment law firm represents individuals and businesses involving wage and hour dispute; wrongful termination; discrimination, harassment, retaliation; civil litigation; administrative law; and school law. They have been established since 2011 and have a team of 7 Attorneys and 3 Paralegals.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 1 week paid sick leave
• Great company culture

Job Description:
Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and engaged in civil or administrative law.

Job Responsibilities:

Legal

• File pleadings.
• Manage attorney calendars.
• Draft legal documents, such as subpoenas and discovery.
• Help prepare legal applications, declarations and motions.
• Prepare and edit correspondence.
• Cross-check and validate information. Edit legal forms and documents for accuracy.
• Help with trial and motion preparation, including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders.
• Assist the lawyer in the courtroom.
• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations.
• Perform legal and factual research.
• Perform records research including CLEAR.

Administrative

• Screen initial callers and schedule intake appointments.
• Build and maintain files.
• Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
• Locate and interview witnesses.

Key Competencies

• Analytical, critical thinking skills
• Planning and organizing
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Stress tolerance
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork

Job Qualifications:

• Proven history of success as a Litigation Paralegal
• Known for great attention to detail
• Experienced in eFiling and managing attorney's calendars
• Great at writing and document drafting
• Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certification preferred, not required