Paralegal - High Volume Legal Response

Davis Wright Tremaine; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Paralegal to manage legal responses for various requests. The position allows for remote work, with responsibilities including document management and client communication. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience and strong organizational skills. Strong proficiency in technology and MS Office is preferred. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health and vision insurance plans

Paid volunteer days

Retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a litigation paralegal preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Available to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and edit legal documents.
• Research local rules and conduct Westlaw research.
• Track case dockets and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Adobe Acrobat or Nuance

Westlaw

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal - High Volume Legal Response to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, or San Francisco office. The position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from the listed offices.

This position provides support for an innovative client team that handles a variety of legal requests. Primary responsibilities include tracking and responding to legal requests such as subpoenas, small claims, and arbitration demands; working with clients to collect documents and data for production; overseeing tracking systems; data entry; and serving as a liaison with the client. Other tasks include drafting correspondence and escalating legal questions. This position must be detail oriented, exercise sound judgment, and possess strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and edit objections to subpoenas, correspondence with counsel, and other legal documents
• Research local rules and conduct basic Westlaw research for attorney review
• Use electronic document review databases to search, review, and produce documents
• Correspondence with document vendors regarding document collection and review parameters
• Track case dockets and deadlines for arbitrations and small claims and create first drafts of related filings
• Frequent communication with counsel within and outside the firm; project team members; and clients
• Use client query tools or forms to collect documents or data for production
• Answer, screen, and respond to phone calls
• Accurately and completely record billable time in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm's deadlines
• Initiate conflict checks
• Collect, organize, and save data and documents daily
• Enter data into tracking systems
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a litigation paralegal preferred
• A four-year college degree
• Interest in technology in the workplace and technology companies
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently
• Strong skills in word processing and computer use; ability to type 65 wpm with high accuracy
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials
• High level of energy; able to follow instructions, work at a fast pace, and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, service-focused environment and to handle stressful situations calmly
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat or Nuance
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to learn and work independently with limited supervision
• Experience in a law firm, preferably supporting a multi-office environment

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What’s in It For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Salary by Location

Washington: The annualized salary range for this position is $76,000 to $115,000 ($38.97-$58.97 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with optional HSA, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year, and an employee assistance program. Initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

California: The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $78,000 to $131,000 ($40.00-$67.18 hourly); and in San Francisco is $87,000 to $130,000 ($44.62-$66.67 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with optional HSA, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short-term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

DEI and Accommodations

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI at www.dwt.com/dei.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need accommodations to perform essential functions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email the firm.

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