Litigation Paralegal - Washington

Overview

This is a virtual position. The organization is seeking a candidate with Washington Discovery/Civil Litigation experience to join the team.

Job Summary

Assist attorneys in answering interrogatories and preparing motions, complaints, briefs, and other legal documents. Perform legal support work and research as permitted by the rules of the State Bar.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist attorneys in answering interrogatories by interviewing clients, reducing answers to writing, reviewing work with attorneys, and preparing final answers.
• Obtain, review, and summarize medical records at the direction of trial attorneys; arrange for medical examinations; and ensure records are reviewed by experts as necessary.
• Assist attorneys in preparing motions and research legal points related to those motions.
• Assist attorneys in interviewing witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary.
• Assist attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additionally, meet one of the following:
  • 2 year Associates Degree or 3 years experience working as a Paralegal.
• Plus one of the following:
  • Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or completion of at least one year of law school.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.

Required Experience

• One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm (preferred).

Physical Actions (Work Environment)

Whether performed virtually or in an office setting, this role includes normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Typical physical requirements include:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Occasional overhead and below-the-knee reaching, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally move, lift, carry, and place objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to listen to, interpret, and differentiate auditory information at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Ability to visually verify and read information; visually locate material, resources, and other objects.
• Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to operate hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to use a keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• WA Only: $26.00 - $49.52
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

Location

• US - WA

Application Information

The recruitment process is designed to close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

• The organization will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.
• Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, employment is prohibited for any individual convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• Massachusetts-specific: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.