Litigation Paralegal

Pen Pioneer; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Seattle is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support their family law practice. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling complex cases involving custody disputes and high-asset divorces. This role offers remote flexibility and a collaborative culture, along with competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% employer match up to 6%

Life, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition reimbursement/sponsorship up to $5,000+ per year

Flexible, unstructured PTO

Firm-issued take-home laptop

Regular professional development support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in family law litigation support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and manage case files.
• Assist attorneys with mediation and trial preparations.
• Maintain calendars and communicate with clients.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Clio

Dropbox

MyPleadings

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Job Title: Litigation Paralegal – Family Law

Location: Seattle, WA (Remote/Hybrid Flexibility)

Salary: $65,000 – $120,000, based on experience

About the Opportunity

Pen Pioneer is seeking a skilled and driven Litigation Paralegal to support a growing and well-respected family law practice group in Seattle, Washington. This firm has carved out a niche in the Pacific Northwest’s most complex and high-conflict family law matters, including custody disputes, high-asset divorces, and fraud investigations involving business owners and executives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, self-motivated paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment and is eager to work on challenging and high-impact cases. The firm embraces a remote-friendly culture and equips its team with cutting-edge legal tech and full operational support.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents from scratch
• Prepare discovery requests and responses
• Organize and manage case files, exhibits, and trial notebooks
• Assist attorneys with preparation for mediation, hearings, and trial
• Coordinate team signatures, filings, and court deliveries
• Maintain calendars and schedule client meetings, deadlines, and court dates
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal teams
• Track tasks and projects using cloud-based systems
• Meet billable hour goals (target: 5.5 hours per business day)
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in legal processes and team efficiency

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in family law litigation support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Comfortable working in cloud-based environments (Microsoft Teams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies or Legal Administration
• Familiarity with tools such as Clio, Dropbox, or MyPleadings
• Experience working in emotionally charged or high-stakes cases
• Financial or bookkeeping knowledge
• Background in investigative research or business fraud analytics
• International or government experience a plus
• Competitive salary: $65,000 – $120,000, based on experience
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Life, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA and other tax-advantaged savings tools
• Tuition reimbursement/sponsorship up to $5,000+ per year
• Performance-based and end-of-year bonuses
• 10 company holidays and flexible, unstructured PTO
• Firm-issued take-home laptop and at-home office setup support
• Casual dress code and supportive team culture
• Remote/hybrid flexibility tailored to your preference
• Regular professional development support, including free headshots and resources
• And yes — they know how to convert Word to PDF.

Pen Pioneer is proud to partner with forward-thinking legal teams and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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