Litigation Paralegal — Discovery & Trial Prep Expert

Ascendion; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ascendion seeks a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join a well-established Seattle law firm supporting a busy litigation practice. You will manage discovery, assist with trial preparation, and prepare deposition summaries while coordinating witnesses and exhibits.

Required are a paralegal certificate and 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with strong organizational and communication skills to handle multiple matters simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, document management, and court filings.
• Experience with legal research, drafting, case management, and trial preparation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys and manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery, e-discovery, document review, organization, and production.
• Assist with trial preparation, deposition preparation, and exhibit management.
• Prepare deposition summaries, case chronologies, and supporting documents.
• Conduct research and investigations on businesses and individuals.
• Coordinate witness and expert witness information.
• Provide general litigation support to attorneys throughout the case lifecycle.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Ascendion seeks a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join a well-established Seattle law firm supporting a busy litigation practice. You will manage discovery, assist with trial preparation, and prepare deposition summaries while coordinating witnesses and exhibits.

Required are a paralegal certificate and 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with strong organizational and communication skills to handle multiple matters simultaneously.