Senior Defense Litigation Paralegal

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision

HSA and FSA plans

Work-life balance

Generous PTO

401K with employer contribution

Life insurance & LTD

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Seattle seeks an experienced paralegal to join our busy litigation team. The ideal candidate supports attorneys with civil and defense matters, manages discovery, reviews documents, and maintains case files with precision.

You should have a Bachelor's or Paralegal certificate, 5–7 years in defense litigation, and strong Word/Westlaw skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• 5–7 years of defense litigation paralegal experience.
• Civil litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of civil cases for trial.
• Review and summarize legal documents and discovery materials.
• Manage discovery and records, schedule depositions and meetings.
• Organize case files and maintain up-to-date time records.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Discovery

Court filings

e-filing

Cite checking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Westlaw

Kofax PDF editor

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Seattle seeks an experienced paralegal to join our busy litigation team. The ideal candidate supports attorneys with civil and defense matters, manages discovery, reviews documents, and maintains case files with precision.

You should have a Bachelor's or Paralegal certificate, 5–7 years in defense litigation, and strong Word/Westlaw skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.