Litigation Paralegal

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

HSA

Life Insurance

PTO/Time off

Employee Assistance Program

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter in Seattle is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a hybrid role supporting a large technology company. You will assist senior paralegals and attorneys with litigation tasks, drafting various commercial agreements, and managing e‑discovery and document retention in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll collaborate with a global legal team, use Hanzo for discovery, and work with Coupa, Slack, Google Suite, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of post-school paralegal or legal support experience with a strong litigation background.
• Hands-on experience with the administrative side of litigation, including document retention, legal file organization, and e-discovery processes.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation matters, ideally with in-house experience; law firm experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support to senior paralegals, attorneys, and sourcing professionals across the legal department.
• Collaborate with other paralegals on litigation and contract matters.
• Handle medium to high complexity projects with accuracy and deadlines.
• Draft a variety of commercial documents under supervision (e.g., Statements of Work, MSAs, NDAs).
• Support attorneys with litigation tasks and overflow work.
• Manage the administrative side of litigation and document retention.
• Oversee e-discovery processes and organize discovery materials (Hanzo).
• Perform file management and document tracking for the global legal team.
• Prepare and track documents using Coupa, Slack, Google Suite, and MS Office.
• Communicate clearly with attorneys, paralegals, and stakeholders.
• Maintain poise under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a growing legal team of 20+ professionals.

Skills

Paralegal experience

E‑discovery

Drafting agreements

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Hanzo

Coupa

Slack

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

This hybrid litigation paralegal role supports a large, fast-growing technology company’s legal team in downtown Seattle. The position runs through the end of 2026 and focuses on providing timely and effective support to senior paralegals, attorneys, and sourcing professionals, while collaborating closely with other paralegals. You will work on medium- to high-complexity projects, draft a wide range of commercial agreements under supervision, and handle the administrative side of litigation, including document retention and e-discovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective support to senior paralegals, attorneys, and sourcing professionals across the legal department.
• Collaborate with other paralegals on litigation and commercial contract matters.
• Participate in projects with medium to high complexity, ensuring accuracy, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
• Draft a variety of commercial documents with supervision, including Statements of Work, Professional Services Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Proof of Concept Agreements, Transportation Services Agreements, and Master Purchasing Agreements.
• Support attorneys, including employment counsel, with litigation-related tasks and overflow work from other attorneys.
• Handle the administrative side of litigation, including document retention, legal file organization, and management of legal folders.
• Support and manage e-discovery processes, including use of tools such as Hanzo, and maintain organized discovery materials.
• Perform legal assistant-style duties for the global legal team, including file management, organization, and document tracking.
• Use tools such as Coupa, Slack, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office to prepare, manage, and track legal and sourcing documents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, paralegals, sourcing professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain poise under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute positively to a growing legal team of more than 20 professionals by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of post-school paralegal or legal support experience, with a strong litigation background.
• Hands‑on experience with the administrative side of litigation, including document retention, legal file organization, and e‑discovery processes.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation matters, ideally including in‑house experience, with law firm experience also considered.
• Strong paralegal skills, including drafting and reviewing legal contracts and commercial agreements.
• Proficiency with e‑discovery tools and processes, including experience with Hanzo.
• Ability to draft Statements of Work, Professional Services Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Proof of Concept Agreements, Transportation Services Agreements, and Master Purchasing Agreements under supervision.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Google Suite for document creation, collaboration, and organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a legal team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a technology company or supporting technology‑focused legal matters.
• Familiarity with Coupa for sourcing and procurement‑related documentation.
• Experience using Slack for team communication and collaboration.
• Prior experience in an in‑house legal department is highly valued, with law firm experience also considered.
• Comfort working on global legal teams and supporting attorneys across different locations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing high volumes of legal documents and files.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role based in downtown Seattle. You work onsite Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and remotely on Monday and Friday. The office is a newer space with impressive views of the Puget Sound and houses a growing legal team of approximately 20–22 professionals globally. The environment is fast‑paced, collaborative, and technology‑driven, with regular use of tools such as Slack, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Hanzo, and Coupa. The position is structured as a consulting engagement through the end of 2026, with the potential to extend depending on performance and budget. The culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a newly created role within an expanding legal department.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.