Senior Complex Litigation Paralegal - Strategic Impact

Morrison Foerster; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Global wellness program with Talkspace

Education reimbursement annually

Dedicated Talent Development team

Competitive profit-sharing

Job summary

Morrison Foerster in Seattle is seeking a Senior Complex Litigation Paralegal to support our Litigation group. You will work with attorneys and other paralegals to manage complex cases, prepare court-ready documents, and leverage technology to streamline workflows.

Your seven+ years of litigation experience, trial exposure, and ability to handle discovery, document production, and deadlines will help drive outcomes while mentoring junior team members and coordinating with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Litigation required
• Trial experience
• Significant experience in managing discovery requests, responses, and document production
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of accountability, with a proactive approach to ownership and problem-solving
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
• Strong research, analytical, and data synthesis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet client and business demands
• Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to manage complex cases and use technologies to increase efficiency
• Manage complex cases; develop relationships and networks
• Prioritize concurrent projects and implement procedures
• Review documents, perform research, provide analysis and solutions
• Create and maintain files, documents, and data
• Prepare and edit a range of written materials
• Mentorship of junior paralegals and staff
• Strong case management and lifecycle skills
• Proactive client engagement and relationship management
• Research using client-approved tools
• Review and summarize client materials
• Develop knowledge resources for the team

Skills

Case management

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Morrison Foerster in Seattle is seeking a Senior Complex Litigation Paralegal to support our Litigation group. You will work with attorneys and other paralegals to manage complex cases, prepare court-ready documents, and leverage technology to streamline workflows.

Your seven+ years of litigation experience, trial exposure, and ability to handle discovery, document production, and deadlines will help drive outcomes while mentoring junior team members and coordinating with clients.