Litigation Paralegal — E-Discovery & Trial Prep

Cairncross; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Reimbursement Account Plan

Cafeteria Plan

Life / AD&D insurance

Job summary

Cairncross & Hempelmann, a Seattle-based full-service law firm, seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal with at least two years of experience. You will support our litigation practice in real estate, construction, business disputes, and contracts across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, handling discovery, e-discovery, and trial prep with meticulous attention to detail.

The role emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, with opportunities to engage with new technologies such as

Qualifications

• Two years of paralegal work experience required.
• Experience with complex e-discovery management highly desirable.
• BA/BS and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery and ESI: data harvesting, custodian interviews, privilege reviews, and document productions of varying sizes.
• Assist with trial preparation and support.
• Deposition/exhibit management: assemble exhibits, prepare summaries, and assist deposition prep.
• Develop case chronologies and conduct factual investigations (assets, litigation history).
• Coordinate witness and expert information and support other litigation group needs.
• Attend staff meetings and firm events as required.

Skills

e-discovery management

Everlaw

project management

attention to detail

research

organization

teamwork

timekeeping software

Education

BA/BS and/or paralegal certificate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Everlaw

Document management systems

Job description

Cairncross & Hempelmann, a Seattle-based full-service law firm, seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal with at least two years of experience. You will support our litigation practice in real estate, construction, business disputes, and contracts across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, handling discovery, e-discovery, and trial prep with meticulous attention to detail.

The role emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, with opportunities to engage with new technologies such as