Civil Litigation Paralegal 8 Yrs Exp Required

Sebris Busto James; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/life insurance

401(k) match

Free access to fitness center

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A boutique labor law firm based in Bellevue, Washington, is looking for an experienced paralegal with over 8 years in complex civil litigation. This role plays a vital part in a dynamic litigation environment with several upcoming trials. Candidates should have strong e-discovery knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency in Office 365. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and access to an onsite fitness center. The firm's location provides easy commuting options and proximity to various amenities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex civil litigation.
• Experience with document review, management, and drafting pleadings.
• Familiarity with Washington state and federal court rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in discovery production and e-discovery processes.
• Conduct background research and locate court records.
• Draft pleadings and manage litigation documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

E-discovery management

Background research skills

Knowledge of FOIA/Public Records Act

Expertise in court rules and e-filing

Advanced Office 365 skills

Calm under pressure

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Compliance with confidentiality

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Sebris Busto James, a boutique labor and employment law firm in Bellevue, Washington, seeks a paralegal with 8+ years of complex civil litigation/trial experience to add to our team. This role is crucial in an exciting, fast-paced litigation practice, with multiple trials scheduled in the coming months.

Our preferred candidate has:

• Extremely high attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with e-discovery and other discovery production, document review and management, and drafting pleadings and discovery
• Strong skills in background research and locating/searching court records in other jurisdictions
• General knowledge of public records searches and FOIA/Public Records Act requests for state and federal agencies
• Expertise in Washington state and federal court rules, e-filing/filing, and calendaring, including local rules and filing requirements throughout the superior courts of the counties of the state of Washington
• Advanced computing skills (with proficiency in all aspects of Office 365, including SharePoint)
• Confident and calm under pressure
• Ability and willingness to do what is needed as required by trial demands
• Professional demeanor when communicating on the phone, via email or in person
• High organizational and coordinating skills
• Willingness to comply with confidentiality obligations and firm policies

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Competitive benefits including medical/dental/life/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k) match with employer match, profit sharing, and cash balance plan (all subject to plan or vesting requirements)
• Flexible schedules and working arrangements
• Newly renovated offices in a park-like setting
• Free access to state-of-the-art fitness center, gym, indoor basketball court, and walking/biking trails
• Easy commuting access by car, bus or bike
• Free parking, plus near a major park and ride
• Easy walk to a variety of restaurants and coffee shops

To apply, please respond to this posting with a cover letter, resume and three professional references from trial counsel, including a brief description of the duration and type of trials in which you served as paralegal.