Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

Vacation & Sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Seattle to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal, and administrative venues.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases, and law firm experience. A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, with 5+ years in litigation defense and employment law familiarity. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; other education and work experience considered.
• 5+ years minimum litigation defense experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience in civil defense work, preferably in employment law.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including proactive tracking of case progress and deadlines.
• Draft initial versions of pleadings for federal, state, and administrative forums.
• Prepare initial discovery documents for federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft initial discovery requests to plaintiff.
• Create detailed chronologies and timelines to highlight key events in case.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to gather materials for discovery responses, motion practice, depositions, and other tasks.
• Identify, organize and prepare documents for production with Bates numbering and privilege logs.
• Coordinate with e-discovery team on large-scale productions and use Relativity or similar software.
• Assist in witness interviews and prepare concise interview summaries.
• Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas; monitor responses and coordinate third-party productions.
• Support trial/arbitration prep, including exhibits and witness lists.
• Conduct cite-checking and Shepardization as needed.
• Perform legal research using Lexis and PACER; conduct background searches.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Civil procedure knowledge

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Relativity

Intapp

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

Job Summary

Our Seattle Office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and experience in a law firm environment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including proactive tracking of case progress and strict attention to deadlines.
• Draft initial versions of a variety of pleadings for matters in federal, state, and administrative forums.
• Prepare initial discovery documents for federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft initial discovery requests to plaintiff.
• Create detailed chronologies and timelines to highlight key events in case.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to gather materials necessary for discovery responses, motion practice, depositions, and other litigation tasks.
• Identify, organize and prepare documents for production, including applying Bates numbering, performing redactions, and maintaining production and privilege logs.
• Coordinate with the e-discovery team on large-scale document productions and use Relativity or similar software as needed.
• Assist in witness interviews and prepare concise interview summaries.
• Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas in compliance with state and federal requirements, monitor responses, coordinate third-party records production, and develop deposition outlines and summaries.
• Support trial and arbitration preparation, including organizing and managing trial exhibits, preparing initial drafts of witness and exhibit lists, and providing additional trial-related assistance as needed.
• Conduct cite-checking and Shepardizing as needed.
• Perform legal research using tools such as Lexis and PACER as required.
• Conduct background, litigation and social media searches as required.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Proficiency in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Law firm experience in civil defense work; employment law background preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines is a plus.
• Experience using timekeeping and billing software; knowledge of Intapp is a plus.
• Experience with document management systems required; familiarity with NetDocuments is a plus.
• Experience in e-discovery platforms including Relativity is a plus.
• Experience with trial/mediation/arbitration preparation, class actions, and wage and hour matters is a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting billable hour targets.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to apply confidentiality, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward delivering outstanding client service.

Educational/Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Other education and work experience considered.
• 5 years minimum litigation defense experience in a law firm setting, preferably in employment law but not mandatory.

For Seattle, the expected salary range for this position is between $38 and $52.

The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• 12 firm-paid holidays, 2 weeks of vacation each year, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.