Litigation Paralegal

Fisher Phillips; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in managing client cases and documentation. This full-time position involves drafting legal documents, preparing for trials, and ensuring the accuracy of records, all within a collaborative legal environment that promotes professional growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

24/7 telehealth services

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Labor and employment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Obtain and manage client documents and conduct background checks.
• Draft legal documents for attorney review.
• Assist with trial preparation and maintain timely communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Document management

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Tools

MS Office

eDiscovery technology

Job description

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Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Paralegals should strive to perform high-quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. We expect our Paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case and/or matter load. Paralegals are generally expected to record 1500 or more recorded billable hours during the performance year. The performance year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

The Paralegal performs, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, substantive legal support work which, for the most part, requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts such that, absent the Paralegal, the work would be performed by an Attorney. The Paralegal does not render legal advice to a client, ever.

The Paralegal uses expertise and knowledge of the legal system and substantive and procedural law to perform the substantive legal support work under the supervision of an attorney; the paralegal must confer with and follow the direction of an attorney on any legal decision.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.

• Regularly conducts litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.
• Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, scheduling orders, protective orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and our responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review, etc.
• Assists with preparation of motions for summary judgment; checking deposition cites, assembling exhibits, and creating the appendix.
• Consistently and accurately identifies and prepares all documents for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.
• Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
• Conducts online research and utilizes the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
• Willing and capable to offer assistance to others when needed.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices to office manager for processing.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum four years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Labor and employment experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other office tools, including document review software, eDiscovery technology and document management system.
  
  

The hourly rate range for this position is $43.00 - $50.48. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, sick leave per Seattle law, and 15 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays per benefit year.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Law Practice

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