Paralegal

Orion Placement; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team environment

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A leading trial law firm in Seattle is seeking a Paralegal to support personal injury and civil litigation matters. The role offers hands-on ownership with real responsibility in a fast-paced environment. You'll manage case files, draft legal documents, and communicate with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience, with a preference for trial preparation. This position features a hybrid schedule, allowing for both in-office and remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience in litigation or plaintiff personal injury preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to manage deadlines and documents efficiently.
• Professional communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in personal injury and civil litigation matters.
• Draft and format legal documents and assist with pleadings.
• Manage case files and maintain trial-ready documentation.
• Coordinate deadlines and task tracking for active matters.
• Prepare for mediations, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Deadline management

Document formatting

Client communication

Trial preparation

Job description

• Join a true trial-first team where your work directly supports cases that go to battle, not just settlement
• Get hands-on ownership across active matters with real responsibility and visibility
• Work in a fast-moving, high-performance environment that values sharp execution and good judgment
• Hybrid schedule that blends in-office collaboration with focused remote work
• Competitive base salary with upside for standout experience

Location: Hybrid in Seattle, WA (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Note: Must have 2+ years of paralegal experience. Plaintiff personal injury experience is strongly preferred but not required.

About Our Client

Our client is a Seattle-based trial law firm known for preparing and trying high-stakes cases, including serious personal injury, civil rights claims, business disputes, and class actions. They value aggressive advocacy, precision, and efficient execution in everything they do.

Job Description

• Support attorneys in plaintiff-side personal injury and other civil litigation matters from intake through resolution or trial
• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence, and assist with pleadings and discovery materials
• Manage case files, organize records, and maintain clean, trial-ready documentation
• Coordinate deadlines, calendaring, and task tracking to keep matters moving without surprises
• Assist with discovery workflows, including requests, responses, and document organization
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel as needed
• Help prepare for mediations, hearings, and trial, including exhibits, witness materials, and case binders
• Maintain strong attention to detail across multiple active matters in a deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience (litigation or plaintiff personal injury strongly preferred)
• Comfortable managing deadlines, documents, and fast turnaround requests
• Strong writing, organization, and document formatting skills
• Professional communication skills with a service mindset toward clients and the internal team
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently with appropriate judgment
• Experience supporting trial prep is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a team for people who take pride in doing excellent work and want to be part of a firm that genuinely tries cases. You’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities, supported by a collaborative group, and surrounded by professionals who care about quality, speed, and results.