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Litigation Paralegal - L&E - Seattle

  • Seattle, Washington
Location: Seattle (Hybrid) 2-3 Days
 
Salary: $35 - $50/hr
 
Key Responsibilities:
Case Preparation and Initiation:
 
  • Assist with client intake documents, questionnaires, and authorization forms.
  • Prepare and file case initiation documents, including complaints, summonses, and civil cover sheets, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Draft Proofs of Service and ensure proper filing and documentation with the court

 Pleadings & Filings:
 
  • Maintain accurate case matrices and service lists.
  • Prepare and e-file legal documents, case management statements, notices of ruling, discovery shells, and opt-out notices.
  • Ensure compliance with Washington state and federal court rules.

Calendar & Deadline Management:
 
  • Track litigation deadlines, hearing dates, and service windows; schedule virtual or in-person hearings.
  • Send reminders for hearings, mediation deadlines, jury fees, and tentative rulings

Case Management & File Maintenance:
 
  • Maintain case files in the firm’s matter management system (e.g., FileVine), ensuring documents are organized, Bates-stamped as needed, and accessible.
  • Update service lists, case matrices, and team calendars after filings or proofs of service.
  • Client & Vendor Coordination:  Act as liaison with clients, process servers, mediators, court reporters, and opposing counsel.  Coordinate payment requests for court and mediation fees; submit invoices and expense documentation.

Supervision of Legal Assistants:
 
  • Oversee preparation and filing of case initiation documents (complaints, summonses, civil cover sheets) and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Maintain accurate case matrices and guide Legal Assistants on Proofs of Service and service lists.
  • Assist with onboarding and training new Legal Assistants.
  • Support litigation teams with administrative duties and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications
 
  • Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • Minimum 3 years of litigation support experience in a Washington law firm or equivalent setting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF software, and legal research platforms.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent legal writing, analytical, and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
 
  • Familiarity with case management systems (e.g., FileVine).

Benefits
 
  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Time Off: Discretionary Time Off (DTO), sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Additional Perks: Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
  • Other Compensation: Eligibility for performance-based, discretionary bonuses