Senior Litigation Paralegal

Foster Garvey Staff; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement after 60 days

Job summary

Foster Garvey PC in Seattle seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years' experience in commercial civil litigation to join our team. This full-time, non-exempt role offers a hybrid work arrangement after 60 days in the office and requires occasional overtime and travel as needed.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception to trial and appeal, including discovery, document

Qualifications

• Five+ years of litigation experience in state and federal courts or agencies.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with e-discovery processes and document management.
• CLE participation encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Develop case background, including interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and document productions in physical and electronic formats.
• Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document review, privilege logs, and productions.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and courtroom presentations.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and court appearances; coordinate with opposing counsel and court personnel.
• Assist with electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes and litigation support software.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

eDiscovery experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Litigation procedures knowledge

Team collaboration

eDiscovery platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

CLE credits encouraged

Tools

Relativity

Document management systems

Job description

Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms, is looking for a Senior Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience in commercial civil litigation to join our Seattle office.

This is a full-time non-exempt position, Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime may be necessary to accommodate client needs, and travel will be required as needed. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement after 60 days of working in the office.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, accessible, responsive, and will possess the ability to make well-reasoned, effective decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal
• Develop case fact background, including interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence
• Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and document productions in physical and electronic formats
• Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document review, privilege logs, and productions
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and courtroom presentations
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and court appearances; coordinate with opposing counsel and court personnel
• Assist with electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes and litigation support software
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Skills:

• Broad computer knowledge, skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and other compatible and related software
• Electronic discovery experience and strong working knowledge with one or more eDiscovery platforms (Relativity preferred) and/or other database programs
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including setting priorities, taking initiative, advance planning, and flexibility
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of legal research techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Ability to collaborate effectively and promote team building
• Accessible and responsive
• Ability to observe confidentiality
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court filing requirements
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience with state and federal courts and/or administrative agencies, and a strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures
• Bachelor's degree
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred
• Demonstrated experience with e-discovery processes and document management
• Continuing legal education (CLE) participation encouraged

Perks:

• In-person and virtual training opportunities
• Collaboration across all Foster Garvey offices
• Workplace Wellness Program and more!

Salary Range:

The pay range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 annually; however, actual pay may vary depending on the candidate's education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation and Benefits:

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing
• Commuter allowance
• Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Community service leave
• Annual discretionary bonus and more!

**The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee's ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Foster Garvey PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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