Senior Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury Lead

Cardinal North, PLLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal North, PLLC seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to manage a complex personal injury caseload, mentor junior staff, and lead with minimal supervision. You will ensure accuracy, timely filings, and strategic case planning from intake through trial.

The role demands leadership, high autonomy, proactive case anticipation, and a commitment to quality across pleadings, motions, and discovery. Washington state practice and robust paralegal experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education/certificate.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, with emphasis on plaintiff’s personal injury law preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and case management software (e.g., Clio).
• Advanced and current understanding of Washington civil procedure and applicable state and local court rules.

Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Independently advance personal injury files from intake through trial, ensuring deadlines and progression.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Help build and strengthen the firm's support structure by establishing best practices and mentoring junior paralegals and legal assistants.
• Document Formatting & Drafting: Draft, format, and proofread demands, pleadings, and comprehensive discovery requests and responses.
• Procedural Gatekeeping: Independently double-check Washington State Court Rules and local rules for compliance.
• Advanced Electronic Filing & Tech: Manage digital workflows, e-filings, and proper service requirements for state and federal courts.
• Trial Preparation: Build comprehensive trial notebooks, index exhibits, and coordinate witness logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Proactive thinking

Attention to detail

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Clio

Job description

Cardinal North, PLLC seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to manage a complex personal injury caseload, mentor junior staff, and lead with minimal supervision. You will ensure accuracy, timely filings, and strategic case planning from intake through trial.

The role demands leadership, high autonomy, proactive case anticipation, and a commitment to quality across pleadings, motions, and discovery. Washington state practice and robust paralegal experience are essential.