Litigation Paralegal

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC; Seattle (WA); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Life, AD&D & disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Transportation subsidy

On-site fitness center

Résumé du poste

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal for our Seattle office. The role supports multiple attorneys with duties in document drafting, discovery, and trial preparation, and requires strong organizational skills and experience with e-discovery.

Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, familiarity with ProLaw/Trial Director a plus, and the ability to work in a collaborative, hybrid environment with flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Drafting and formatting correspondence, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Organizing, analyzing, and summarizing records and discovery materials.
• Conducting legal research to locate case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to matters.
• Assisting with pleadings, motions, exhibits, and court filings.

Responsabilités

• Draft and format litigation documents and correspondence.
• Assist with discovery and document review processes.
• Support multiple attorneys with case management and deadlines.

Connaissances

Legal document drafting

Document review

Legal research

Pleadings and motions

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Litigation software knowledge

Formation

Paralegal certificate or degree

Equivalent related experience

Outils

ProLaw

Trial Director

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett is a regional litigation and mediation firm with offices in Seattle, Portland, and Anchorage. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service through a collaborative, specialized approach. To support our continued success, we are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our team.

We’re seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal for our Seattle office. This position supports multiple attorneys and would preferably have experience in the areas of construction defect, product liability, personal injury, business litigation, and/or complex multi-party cases. Candidates should be self-motivated, have excellent organizational and proofreading skills, possess good understanding and working experience with e-discovery, and be capable of multi-tasking. Experience with ProLaw and Trial Director are a plus! If you enjoy collaborating with coworkers and supporting each other with flexible, remote work schedules, this is the place for you!

What We're Looking For

• Candidates should possess skills in legal document preparation, including drafting and formatting correspondence, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
• Candidates should possess skills in document review, including organizing, analyzing, and summarizing records and discovery materials.
• Candidates should possess skills in legal research, including using legal research tools to locate case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to active matters.
• Candidates should possess skills related to pleadings and motions, including assisting with drafting, cite-checking, assembling exhibits, and coordinating court filings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with litigation support software, document management systems, and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
• Experience working in a litigation-focused law firm or legal department is preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited program, or equivalent related experience.

Why Join Preg O'Donnell & Gillett?

• Regence Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous 401(k) deferred savings plan
• Profit sharing contributions
• Transportation subsidy
• Free full-service fitness center with showers, lockers and fresh towel service
• Three secure bike parking rooms to support active commuters
• On-site food and beverage operators
• Employee assistance program
• FSA/HSA

Salary $75-$90k annually DOE.