Paralegal

Genesis Revenue Recovery; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Revenue Recovery is seeking a Paralegal to provide advanced legal support to the COO and attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.

You will focus on small claims, case preparation, and chronology development, drafting pleadings, and managing discovery and deadlines. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential to manage complex files from start to resolution.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, discovery rules, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and related tools.
• Excellent document drafting and legal research abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed case chronologies to support litigation strategy.
• Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, garnishments, affidavits, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Maintain case management systems and up‑to‑date case files.
• Communicate case status, deadlines, and required documentation with management and clients.
• Monitor and calendar litigation deadlines and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case chronology

Document drafting

Legal research

Civil procedure

Discovery rules

Trial preparation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ABA‑approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Paralegal provides advanced legal support to the Chief Operating Officer and attorneys in a fast‑paced litigation environment, with a primary focus on small claims, case preparation, and chronology development. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience drafting pleadings, managing garnishments and discovery, and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines. This role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex case files from start to resolution.

Case Preparation & Chronology

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed case chronologies to support litigation strategy.
• Collect, organize, and analyze case documents, evidence, and discovery materials.
• Create and maintain key event timelines to support case strategy and court preparation.

Litigation & Small Claims

• Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, garnishments, affidavits, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and organize small claims case files in coordination with the COO, including gathering supporting documentation and follow up with client services and/or compliance department.

Discovery & Document Management

• Coordinate all aspects of discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Maintain case management systems and ensure accurate, up‑to‑date case files.

Administrative & Client Support

• Maintain clear communication with in‑house management regarding case status, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Monitor and calendar all litigation deadlines, hearings, and court appearances.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal court rules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years of litigation paralegal experience with a focus on small claims, case preparation, and chronology management. Debt collections experience a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of civil procedure, discovery rules, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Exceptional skills in document drafting, case analysis, and legal research.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and staff.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience supporting attorneys in complex litigation and high‑volume small claims matters.
• Expertise in developing comprehensive case chronologies and organizing large volumes of case data.
• Familiarity with e‑filing procedures in federal, state, and local courts.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time, 6‑8 hours a day
• Using computer and telephone systems, 6‑8 hours a day
• Repetitive hand and wrist movement, 6‑8 hours a day

Environment & Schedule

• Business office (call center setting)
• 8‑hour shifts, Monday–Friday (schedule may vary due to the company’s needs and workload)
• Occasional travel may be required.