Paralegal - Labor and Employment

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 64,700 - 103,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking Paralegals for its Labor & Employment Practice Group. The role includes legal research, document preparation, and case management in a hybrid work environment in Seattle.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-4 years of litigation experience. The position offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $64,700 to $103,475 in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum 1–4 years of experience in a litigation environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Document and database maintenance including overseeing electronic data.
• Review and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist with drafting and filing court filings.

Skills

Document and database maintenance

Legal research

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Litigation support systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

iManage

Westlaw

Lexis/Nexis

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking Paralegals for the Labor & Employment Practice Group. Reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support, the paralegals will work directly with partners, associates, and other paralegals. This position will also play a critical role in legal research, document preparation, case and project management, client communication, mediation/arbitration/trial pre and post preparation, and overall team coordination.

Positions will reside in our Boston, Philadelphia and Seattle offices and offer a flexible, hybrid in‑office/remote working arrangement, allowing you to work 2 days remotely and 3 days collaboratively in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer‑assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors and other internal IT groups.
• Review and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
• Assist with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, redacting confidential or personal information, organizing the production in firm applications, and creating a document production log.
• Assist with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using eFile systems.
• Knowledge of subpoena preparation and service of process.
• Copy‑check and Bluebook briefs, memos, white papers, etc.
• Create tables of authority and tables of contents for court filings.
• Track and communicate case‑related dates and information.
• Ensure that all events/deadlines are properly calendared with the firm's Litigation Docketing Department.
• Assist with witness preparation, direct examination, cross‑examination binders/folders for depositions and trial.
• Assemble and track deposition, hearing and trial exhibits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university.
• Minimum 1–4 years of experience in a litigation environment, preferably with labor and employment law, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in a law firm, legal, or other client‑service environment is highly desired.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF software.
• Familiarity with iManage is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously while also functioning effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to pivot and adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Understanding of litigation support systems including Westlaw, Westlaw Case Notebook, Lexis/Nexis, and Relativity is strongly desired.
• Flexibility to work overtime, as needed to meet deadlines, is desired.
• Interest in pursuing or continuing a career within the legal and/or business community.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and holiday leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long‑term disability.

Salary ranges: Boston, MA – $62,000 to $99,200; Seattle, WA – $64,700 to $103,475.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers".

Equal Employment Opportunity

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants

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If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at‑will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and either party may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause and without advance notice.