Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

About the Role

Clifton Law is a modern boutique firm building a different kind of legal practice. We're seeking a seasoned and exceptionally experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal—someone who can look at a case, immediately understand where it's going, anticipate what attorneys will need next, and proactively keep the litigation team two steps ahead.

This isn't a traditional paralegal role. You'll work directly with our attorneys across a diverse civil litigation docket—real estate, HOA disputes, construction, business matters, landlord-tenant issues—managing high-quality billable work while maintaining a substantial case load with precision and ownership.

What You'll Do

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• Manage and drive a portfolio of active civil litigation matters from filing through resolution
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• Maintain litigation calendars, discovery schedules, and all critical deadlines with precision
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• Prepare and coordinate pleadings, motions, discovery, exhibits, and court filings
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• Prepare attorneys thoroughly for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials—ensuring they're fully briefed and ready
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• Organize and synthesize case files so attorneys instantly understand what exists, what's missing, what happens next, and what deadlines loom
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• Anticipate upcoming needs; identify problems before they become emergencies
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• E-file confidently in Washington state and federal courts
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• Draft, review, and perform legal research independently or delegate to junior staff
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• Sort and route daily mail and receipts to appropriate attorneys and case files—one of those details that prevents things from falling through the cracks
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What We're Looking For

You have 5+ years of substantial civil litigation paralegal experience, deep knowledge of Washington procedure, and proven ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously. You're excellent with detail and deadlines, comfortable working independently, and have strong judgment about when to solve problems yourself and when to surface issues to attorneys quickly. You take genuine ownership, thrive in fast-paced environments, and think systems-first.

Experience with Clio, Google Workspace, and modern legal technology is a plus.

How We Work

Excellent legal work doesn't require unnecessary hierarchy or performative busyness. We offer genuine autonomy, meaningful responsibility, clear expectations, and strong systems. Litigation has real deadlines—in-person work is required when cases demand it. After 90 days, you'll work hybrid (Kirkland office twice/week + remote flexibility).

Compensation & Benefits

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• Pay: $48/hour (based on experience) + performance-based bonuses
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• Time Off: Unlimited PTO + firm-wide closure Christmas week + generous parental leave + paid sick leave
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• Flexibility: Genuinely flexible telework and hybrid arrangements
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• Growth: Professional development stipends, mentorship, exposure to complex litigation, opportunity to improve firm systems
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You'll work for a firm that means what it says about work-life balance and treating talented professionals as partners in the mission.

Interested?

Send your resume and a brief note on why this role caught your attention. We're especially interested in experienced litigation paralegals who know the file, see what's coming next, and help keep the litigation team ahead of the curve.

Clifton Law PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified candidates with disabilities.