Paralegal

Paralegal PositionOur Portland, OR and Seattle, WA offices have an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. The Paralegal also independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.Essential FunctionsResearches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with mattersSummarizes complex legal documentsOrganizes and indexes case filesDetermines and calendars deadlinesPerforms wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervisionFiles pleadings with court clerkPrepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaintsDrafts a variety of legal documentsPrepares affidavits or documents and maintains document filePrepares for mediations and trialsAssists Attorneys at trialAssists Attorney in preparation for depositionsCommunicates with witnesses and expertsSchedulingEnters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely mannerRequirementsParalegal certification / degree from accredited college or university6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practiceProficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systemsPlease note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.BenefitsIn accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $50,500 and $75,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.Firm OverviewOgletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.Equal Opportunity Employer.