Litigation Paralegal

Cairncross; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Reimbursement Account Plan

Cafeteria Plan

Life / AD&D insurance

Job summary

Cairncross & Hempelmann, a Seattle-based full-service law firm, seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal with at least two years of experience. You will support our litigation practice in real estate, construction, business disputes, and contracts across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, handling discovery, e-discovery, and trial prep with meticulous attention to detail.

The role emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, with opportunities to engage with new technologies such as

Qualifications

• Two years of paralegal work experience required.
• Experience with complex e-discovery management highly desirable.
• BA/BS and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery and ESI: data harvesting, custodian interviews, privilege reviews, and document productions of varying sizes.
• Assist with trial preparation and support.
• Deposition/exhibit management: assemble exhibits, prepare summaries, and assist deposition prep.
• Develop case chronologies and conduct factual investigations (assets, litigation history).
• Coordinate witness and expert information and support other litigation group needs.
• Attend staff meetings and firm events as required.

Skills

e-discovery management

Everlaw

project management

attention to detail

research

organization

teamwork

timekeeping software

Education

BA/BS and/or paralegal certificate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Everlaw

Document management systems

Job description

Cairncross & Hempelmann ("CH&") is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in business, land use, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams.

We are seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal with at least two years of experience to support our dynamic litigation practice group. Our key areas of focus are real estate and construction litigation, business disputes and complex contracts, and design professional liability claims across all venues in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Candidates must have a demonstrated understanding of document and e-discovery management, including expertise in using e-discovery software (such as Everlaw), interest in the use of developing technologies such as Generative AI, project management capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail. Our ideal candidate is eager to learn, adaptable, and resourceful.

Main duties of this position include:

• Discovery and ESI Management: client data harvesting; custodian interviews; responsiveness and privilege review; assisting with complex searches and key document identification; document management and organization; and process document productions of all sizes and in various formats.
• Assist with trial preparation and support
• Deposition/Exhibit Management: assemble and prepare exhibits in support of motions and for other purposes; assist with deposition preparation; prepare deposition summaries.
• Assist with fact development and case chronologies.
• Investigative research re businesses and individuals (assets, skip tracing, litigation history etc.).
• Coordinate and manage witness and expert witness information.
• Assist with other needs of the litigation group.

Secondary Functions:

• Attend staff, firm meetings, and firm events, as required.
• Answer, screen, and respond to phone calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position assigns basic scanning, copying, filing, printing, mail preparation, binder preparation, and other basic administrative office tasks to Legal Support Assistants.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); undergraduate degree or some college is beneficial.
• BA/BS and/or paralegal certificate a plus.
• Minimum of two years of Paralegal work experience
• Expertise in complex e-discovery management is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong research and report-generating skills.
• Strategic and resourceful mindset.
• Self-motivated, eagerness and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage workflows and to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Familiarity with word processing and timekeeping software.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and upholds the CH& Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities. The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann .

This is an hourly, non-exempt position working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation range: $75,000 - $125,000 annually DOE.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Medical and Vision insurance
• Voluntary Dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan
• Cafeteria Plan
• Life / AD&D insurance, Long-term Disability insurance, Whole life with Long-term care rider