Litigation Paralegal

CB Partners, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CB Partners, LLC seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. You will work closely with attorneys on all phases of complex employment litigation, from initial case assessment through trial preparation and post-trial proceedings.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing multiple priorities with limited supervision. Experience in labor and employment matters is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of paralegal experience in litigation.
• Experience supporting complex litigation preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case reviews and litigation strategy.
• Prepare chronologies, pleadings, and related documents.
• Coordinate discovery requests and responses, deadlines, and productions.
• Manage deposition logistics and exhibits.
• Maintain electronic case files and document databases.
• Conduct factual investigations and case-related research.
• Summarize complex records, including employment and medical records.
• Support trial preparation including binders and exhibits.
• Assist with appeals and post-trial proceedings.

Skills

Paralegal exp

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Drafting documents

Education

Paralegal certificate

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Case management

E-discovery tools

Document management

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedLitigation Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. This position will work closely with attorneys on all phases of complex employment litigation, from initial case assessment and discovery through depositions, trial preparation, appeals, and post-trial proceedings.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who can independently manage multiple priorities, anticipate case needs, and take ownership of litigation support responsibilities with limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with initial case reviews, case evaluations, and litigation strategy.
• Prepare case chronologies, cast of characters, pleadings, answers, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate discovery requests, responses, document collections, productions, and related deadlines.
• Manage deposition logistics, including scheduling, preparation, exhibits, summaries, and subpoenas.
• Maintain litigation databases, electronic case files, and document management systems.
• Conduct witness searches, factual investigations, and case-related research.
• Review, organize, and summarize employment, medical, and other complex records.
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, jury instructions, and motions in limine.
• Provide support during jury selection and trial presentations.
• Conduct legal and medical research, cite-checking, and Shepardizing.
• Maintain accurate case files and records in accordance with firm standards.
• Assist attorneys with appeals and post-trial proceedings.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and proactively communicate upcoming requirements.
• Perform additional litigation support responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting complex litigation.
• Experience within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Background in litigation, labor & employment, class action defense, or complex commercial litigation preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys.
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage document-intensive matters.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines and anticipate attorney needs.
• Trial experience is highly preferred.