Litigation Paralegal

GLP Attorneys; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GLP Attorneys, Washington’s largest personal injury firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal based in Burlington or Bellingham. You will support Trial Teams and the Trial Mentoring Program, handling litigation, discovery, and trial prep for serious personal injury matters.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and client-focused, with at least two years of plaintiffs’ PI experience and a paralegal credential or bachelor’s degree. Join a team that values integrity, growth, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience in personal injury a must.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and client service skills.
• Ability to collaborate across legal teams and staff.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook for document drafting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Trial Teams and support the Trial Mentoring Program.
• Manage cases through litigation and trial with attorneys and paralegals.
• Maintain client relationships with providers and parties involved.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence for review.
• Draft motions and perform legal research and memoranda where needed.
• Organize case files, pleadings, discovery, and trial materials.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Retain and coordinate expert witnesses and assist with scheduling.
• Review medical records and coordinate with experts as needed.
• Prioritize deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting.
• Exercise independent judgment and support case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Paralegal skills

Case management

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Preferred location: Burlington or Bellingham, Washington

GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific Northwest with over 170 employees across 10 physical office locations. We offer workplace flexibility, professional growth, and a supportive environment that promotes both personal and career success.

We are known for our professionalism, ethics, and legal expertise in handling serious personal injury matters, including automobile collisions, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. Our attorneys and staff are passionate about providing skilled advocacy to our clients and giving back to the community through employee-led initiatives.

At GLP Attorneys, we promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive. We value open communication, collaboration, and transparency, and we encourage every employee to contribute to our culture of integrity and excellence. Our core values—Commitment, Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community—guide everything we do.

Recognized multiple times with Best Places to Work and Best Of awards, GLP Attorneys is committed to creating an exceptional workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

Position Overview: GLP Attorneys is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to work with our Trial Teams and Trial Mentoring Program, ideally based in our Burlington or Bellingham office. This full-time position plays an important role in supporting personal injury cases through litigation and trial preparation. In this role, you will collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to provide comprehensive litigation support, including legal document preparation, discovery, case organization, deadline management, witness coordination, and trial preparation. Through your work with our Trial Teams and Trial Mentoring Program, you will help support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of trial skills across our legal teams.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional client service with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful trial work at Washington State’s largest personal injury law firm—one that values growth, community impact, and employee well-being.

Requirements

In this position, you will:

• Collaborate with our Trial Teams and support the Trial Mentoring Program through litigation support, trial preparation, and coordination.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to manage cases through litigation and trial.
• Manage client communications and maintain relationships with clients, healthcare providers, and other involved parties.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and responses to discovery for attorney review.
• Draft motions, responses, and replies, and assist with legal research and memoranda.
• Maintain and organize case files, including pleadings, discovery, and trial materials.
• Assist with preparing and organizing trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Retain and coordinate with expert witnesses and assist with witness preparation and scheduling.
• Review and evaluate medical records.
• Prepare ER 904 submissions and other case-related documents as needed.
• Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Exercise independent judgment to identify issues, recommend next steps, and support case strategy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Litigation experience required, particularly in trial preparation and support.
• A minimum of two years of experience in plaintiffs’ personal injury law.
• A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across legal teams with attorneys, paralegals, clients, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently, identify and resolve problems, and effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records; experience coordinating with expert witnesses preferred.
• Interest in supporting mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development through the Trial Mentoring Program.

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly base pay range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for bonuses. Compensation is determined using local, national, and industry-specific data and is based on location. Compensation is adjusted based on the selected candidate’s years of experience, education, and skills. GLP Attorneys offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit-sharing features. The firm sponsors 100% of the employee premium for those enrolled in the preferred medical plan and contributes toward dependent coverage.

Additional benefits include paid vacation, paid sick/safe time, paid holidays, a floating birthday and flexible holiday, firm-sponsored bonus days, paid parental leave, anniversary bonuses, continued education and tuition reimbursement, public transportation and parking subsidies, wellness programming, and opportunities to participate in firm committees and community involvement initiatives.

GLP Attorneys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are based on legitimate business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, use of a trained service animal, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. GLP Attorneys provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. Applicants who need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 206-448-1992.