Litigation Paralegal: Drafting, Research & Case Management

Socket.dev; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Paralegal to provide critical support to attorneys in all phases of litigation and case management. This role requires strong drafting skills, familiarity with court procedures, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and professionalism.

You will draft memoranda, pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery documents, organize records, and assist with mediation and trial preparation while maintaining billing processes and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a practice group paralegal.
• Familiarity with state courts and e-filing procedures.
• Experience drafting legal documents and managing billing.
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, subpoenas, discovery demands and responses, correspondence, and discovery motions.
• Organize, chart, and process incoming records and invoices.
• Follow up on outstanding records via phone, email, and mail.
• Prepare answers and legal correspondence.
• Manage a large caseload while supporting multiple attorneys.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
• Conduct case law research using Lexis Advance and public access websites to support defense strategies.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for mediation and trial.
• Retrieve and save documents using the firm’s document management system.

Skills

Strong communication

Conflict management

Professionalism

Planning & priority setting

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)

Lexis Advance

ATO / NetDocs

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Paralegal to provide critical support to attorneys in all phases of litigation and case management. This role requires strong drafting skills, familiarity with court procedures, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and professionalism.

You will draft memoranda, pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery documents, organize records, and assist with mediation and trial preparation while maintaining billing processes and ensuring confidentiality.