Litigation Paralegal - Employee Rights Advocate

Bibiyan Law Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bibiyan Law Group seeks a Paralegal experienced in Washington state and federal filings, including class actions, to support employees' rights cases. You’ll supervise Legal Assistants, manage files, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, filing papers, and tracking deadlines while ensuring compliance with court rules. Candidates should have 3+ years of litigation support and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation support experience in a Washington law firm or equivalent setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF software, and legal research platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client intake documents, questionnaires, and authorization forms.
• Prepare and file case initiation documents, including complaints, summonses, and civil cover sheets, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Draft Proofs of Service and ensure proper filing and documentation with the court.
• Maintain accurate case matrices and service lists.
• Prepare and e-file legal documents, case management statements, notices of ruling, discovery shells, and opt-out notices.
• Ensure compliance with Washington state and federal court rules.
• Track litigation deadlines, hearing dates, and service windows; schedule virtual or in-person hearings.
• Send reminders for hearings, mediation deadlines, jury fees, and tentative rulings.
• Maintain case files in the firm’s matter management system (e.g., Filevine), ensuring documents are organized, Bates-stamped as needed, and accessible.
• Update service lists, case matrices, and team calendars after filings or proofs of service.
• Act as liaison with clients, process servers, mediators, court reporters, and opposing counsel.
• Coordinate payment requests for court and mediation fees; submit invoices and expense documentation.
• Oversee preparation and filing of case initiation documents (complaints, summonses, civil cover sheets) and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate case matrices and guide Legal Assistants on Proofs of Service and service lists.
• Assist with onboarding and training new Legal Assistants.
• Support litigation teams with administrative duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Legal research platforms

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Deadline management

Education

Associate’s degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Filevine

Job description

Bibiyan Law Group seeks a Paralegal experienced in Washington state and federal filings, including class actions, to support employees' rights cases. You’ll supervise Legal Assistants, manage files, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, filing papers, and tracking deadlines while ensuring compliance with court rules. Candidates should have 3+ years of litigation support and strong communication skills.