Litigation Paralegal: Case Prep & Discovery Expert

Clallam County; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clallam County seeks a Paralegal under the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to provide independent, substantive support in civil and criminal matters, including case development, discovery management, legal research, and document preparation.

Responsibilities include coordinating witnesses, preparing exhibits, handling public records requests, and maintaining case files and calendars, with travel to assigned work locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree with two years of litigation support experience.
• Alternatively seven years of progressive legal-support experience including litigation, discovery, and research.
• Strong understanding of court rules and legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery in litigation, including document review, summarizing discovery, redacting documents, and maintaining organized records.
• Assist attorneys with case development, preparation, and calendar management for civil and criminal matters.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, affidavits, and contracts for court filing and issuance to parties.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Discovery management

Witness coordination

Document preparation

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Seven years of legal-support experience

Tools

Computer litigation software

Job description

Clallam County seeks a Paralegal under the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to provide independent, substantive support in civil and criminal matters, including case development, discovery management, legal research, and document preparation.

Responsibilities include coordinating witnesses, preparing exhibits, handling public records requests, and maintaining case files and calendars, with travel to assigned work locations as needed.