Senior Litigation Paralegal (WA/CA)

Goody Law Group, LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Goody Law Group, LLP seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal for the Seattle area, supporting both Washington and California matters in a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in litigation as a paralegal, handles pleadings, discovery, filings, and trial prep with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include case management, calendar control, document preparation, and coordinating hearings and depositions, with collaboration across

Job description

Senior Litigation Paralegal (WA/CA Experience / Hybrid)

Location: Seattle, Washington (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-Time; Flexible Schedule; Hybrid (3/2)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced litigation paralegal based in commuting distance of the Greater Seattle Area, with litigation support experience in both California and Washington to serve as Senior Litigation Paralegal within the firm's Washington Plaintiff Employment Law Division.

The ideal candidate is well‑versed in assisting with all aspects of employment and personal injury case handling from start to finish for matters filed in both California and Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from case intake through resolution and trial preparation
• Assist with case management and maintain organized case files
• Conduct case fact gathering and basic legal research tasks
• Prepare, organize, and electronically file pleadings, motions, and other electronic documents
• Manage and maintain litigation calendars and deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings
• Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, and opposing counsel as needed
• Support trial preparation including exhibit organization and document compilation
• Complete administrative and ad‑hoc requests to support the litigation team, including assisting the firm's CA‑based Personal Injury Division as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience as a Litigation Paralegal
• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, deadlines, and court filings, including familiarity with state and federal electronic filing systems in both California and Washington State
• Experience managing active litigation files from intake through resolution
• Comfortable preparing and organizing pleadings, discovery, motions, exhibits, and other case documents
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and anticipate next steps
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and using legal case management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Located within commutable distance to the Greater Seattle Area (hybrid role, typically 3 days per week in office)
• Experience working on employment cases
• Trial preparation experience, including exhibit organization and trial binders
• Proven ability to manage multiple active litigation files simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000, plus bonus eligible depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated proficiency with both California and Washington litigation procedures.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid work arrangement (3/2 schedule, typically 3 days in office and 2 days remote)

Come Work With Us!

We are a growing plaintiff‑side law firm committed to delivering excellent legal work while building a supportive and collaborative workplace. Our team values ownership, accountability, and professionalism. We work hard for our clients and support one another along the way.

You will be joining a team where experience is respected, ideas are valued, and your work directly contributes to meaningful results for our clients.

We believe in:

• Clear communication and mutual respect
• Empowering team members to take initiative and lead
• High standards without toxic culture
• Continuous professional growth
• Flexible schedule and hybrid work arrangement that support work‑life balance while meeting the demands of active litigation

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a driven team, and want to grow alongside a firm that is scaling thoughtfully, we would love to hear from you!

No recruiters, please. Direct applicants only.