Litigation Paralegal

Fisher Phillips, LLP; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Sick leave (Seattle)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth services

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Seattle to support attorneys in labor and employment matters. The role emphasizes high-volume, billable work, document management, and trial preparation, with opportunities to contribute to national complex cases.

You will coordinate with attorneys, manage exhibits and discovery, and leverage eDiscovery tools while maintaining strict compliance with case deadlines and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Labor and employment litigation experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and manage client documents and electronic data for each case.
• Conduct litigation and background checks, including social media where needed.
• Draft documents for attorney review: discovery, motions, orders, and related filings.
• Prepare for motions, depositions, and trial, including exhibits and witnesses.
• Identify and prepare documents for production with Bates labeling and redaction.
• Assist in trial preparation and witness coordination.
• Conduct online research using firm resources.
• Manage multiple assignments with professionalism and deadlines.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Labor and employment knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Relativity

Everlaw

Trial Director

OnCue

MS Office

eDiscovery software

Job description

Fisher Phillips is a place where your ideas matter, your initiative is valued, and your work directly supports the success of employers navigating complex workplace challenges every day.

Our firm is building for the future: strengthening systems, investing in technology, and refining how we deliver exceptional client service. Professional staff here don’t just maintain processes – they help design better ones. If you’re forward-thinking, solutions-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact, you’ll find ample opportunity to shape how we work and how we grow.

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced LitigationParalegal to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Paralegals should strive to perform high-quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. We expect our Paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case and/or matter load. Paralegals are generally expected to record 1500 or more recorded billable hours during the performance year. The performance year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

The Paralegal performs, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, substantive legal support work which, for the most part, requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts such that, absent the Paralegal, the work would be performed by an Attorney. The Paralegal does not render legal advice to a client, ever.

The Paralegal uses expertise and knowledge of the legal system and substantive and procedural law to perform the substantive legal support work under the supervision of an attorney; the paralegal must confer with and follow the direction of an attorney on any legal decision.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.
• Regularly conducts litigation, criminal, and civil background checks, social media searches, and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.
• Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, scheduling orders, protective orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and our responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review.
• Assists with preparation of motions for summary judgment; checking deposition cites, assembling exhibits, and creating appendices.
• Consistently and accurately identifies and prepares all documents for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.
• Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
• Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
• Willing and capable to help others when needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven ability to assimilate to work with a variety of state and federal jurisdictions.
• High motivation, reliability, flexibility, curiosity, and strong teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other office tools, including document review software, eDiscovery technology, and document management system. Experience with Relativity and/or Everlaw strongly preferred.
• Experience using Trial Director, OnCue, or other trial software a plus.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Labor and employment litigation experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.

The hourly rate range for this position is $37.18 - $46.50. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, sick leave per Seattle law, and 15 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays per benefit year.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.

Professional development is an integral part of how we operate. As our firm grows, so do the opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career with long-term potential. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic environment that values practical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement. We encourage new ideas and empower our professionals to help move the needle.

Because professional growth should be continuous, we offer:

12 Months of Learning

A program providing staff with monthly access to curated courses and resources designed to strengthen skills, broaden knowledge, and support long-term career development.

For managers and emerging leaders, this ongoing program offers interactive workshops, tools, and practical guidance to strengthen leadership capabilities, support teams effectively, and make people-centered decisions.

Interview Process

Our staff professionals play an important role in supporting our attorneys, clients, and firm operations. To be considered, candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by a member of the hiring team and may participate in one or more virtual or in-person interviews with hiring managers, attorneys, team members, or other firm representatives. We encourage you to learn about our firm and come prepared with thoughtful questions.

If you are selected for hire, a member of our recruiting team or the hiring manager will contact you to discuss next steps, followed by a written offer of employment confirming the details of the opportunity. Offer timing may vary based on business needs, office location, and role. All offers are contingent upon completion of the required pre-employment conflict and background check.

Fisher Phillips Values

Our shared principles guide how we think, collaborate, and deliver, anchoring every decision in what’s right for our clients and each other.