Senior Litigation Paralegal — Hybrid, E-Discovery Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

In-person and virtual training

Collaboration across Foster Garvey off

Wellness program

Job summary

Foster Garvey PC in Seattle seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years in commercial civil litigation to join our Seattle office.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a hybrid work arrangement after 60 days in the office. The candidate will assist attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, coordinate discovery, draft pleadings, manage files, and support e-discovery and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 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 in a relevant field
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred

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

Microsoft Office

eDiscovery

Relativity

Legal research

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Litigation procedures

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred

CLE encouraged

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Foster Garvey PC in Seattle seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years in commercial civil litigation to join our Seattle office.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a hybrid work arrangement after 60 days in the office. The candidate will assist attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, coordinate discovery, draft pleadings, manage files, and support e-discovery and trial preparation.