Litigation Paralegal (Mid-Senior Level)
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm, is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice. This role will work closely with attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation and resolution. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage litigation cases through all stages of the case lifecycle.
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Coordinate and manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing.
- Assist with discovery, document review, production, and organization.
- Prepare deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial materials.
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
- Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors.
- Coordinate witness interviews, expert disclosures, and trial preparation.
- Support attorneys with case strategy, document management, and litigation support functions.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm environment.
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and state and federal court rules.
- Experience managing complex litigation matters and large document productions.
- Proficiency with e-filing platforms, legal research tools, and document management systems.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree.
- Trial preparation and courtroom support experience.
- Experience with Relativity, iManage, Westlaw, LexisNexis, CaseMap, or similar litigation support platforms.
- Employment, commercial, insurance defense, products liability, or business litigation experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 - $130,000, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
If you are an experienced litigation paralegal seeking a collaborative team environment and sophisticated legal work, we encourage you to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.