Litigation Paralegal: Drive Case Strategy & Trial Prep

Clifftop Law; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Styles Law, a Washington-based firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of litigation from case assessment to trial preparation. The role demands superb organization, strong written and verbal communication, and a thorough understanding of litigation procedures.

You will manage case files, assist with discovery, draft pleadings and subpoenas, handle trial preparation and coordination, and maintain client communication while meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in litigation.
• Proficiency in Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, discovery materials, and trial exhibits.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy.
• Drafting and Document Preparation: Prepare pleadings, subpoenas, motions, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Discovery: Manage discovery including drafting requests/responses and organizing productions.
• Trial Preparation: Assist with trial logistics, exhibits, and witness files; attend trials as needed.
• Client Communication: Serve as point of contact for clients; communicate case progress.
• Calendaring and Deadlines: Manage court deadlines and attorney schedules.
• Court Filings: File documents electronically and physically with courts.

Skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Court rules knowledge

Client communication

Education

Paralegal certification or associate degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document management systems

Job description

Styles Law, a Washington-based firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of litigation from case assessment to trial preparation. The role demands superb organization, strong written and verbal communication, and a thorough understanding of litigation procedures.

You will manage case files, assist with discovery, draft pleadings and subpoenas, handle trial preparation and coordination, and maintain client communication while meeting strict deadlines.