Litigation Paralegal - L&E - Seattle

JBA International; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Time Off

Remote work options

Bonuses

Job summary

JBA International seeks a detail‑oriented paralegal to support our Seattle litigation teams with intake, filings, and comprehensive case management. You will help prepare and file complaints, summonses, and civil cover sheets, ensuring deadlines are met while coordinating with clients, process servers, and court personnel.

The role requires strong organizational and writing skills, proficiency in MS Office, PDFs, and legal research tools, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation support experience in a Washington law firm.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client intake documents, questionnaires, and authorization forms.
• Prepare and file case initiation documents, including complaints, summonses, and civil cover sheets.
• 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.
• Track litigation deadlines, hearing dates, and service windows; schedule virtual or in-person hearings.
• Coordinate payment requests for court and mediation fees; submit invoices and expense documentation.
• Oversee preparation and filing of case initiation documents 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 Suite

PDF software

Legal research platforms

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Education

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

FileVine

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Case Preparation and Initiation:

• 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

Pleadings & Filings:

• 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.

Calendar & Deadline Management:

• 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

Case Management & File Maintenance:

• 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.
• Client & Vendor Coordination: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.

Supervision of Legal Assistants:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with case management systems (e.g., FileVine).

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Time Off: Discretionary Time Off (DTO), sick leave, and paid holidays
• Additional Perks: Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
• Other Compensation: Eligibility for performance-based, discretionary bonuses