Litigation Paralegal

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Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Seattle, WA 98101

Salary/Payrate: $75K-$95K

Work Environment: Hybrid 2 days in office/3 remote (after ramp up)

Term: DH

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Our client, a well-regarded law firm, is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join their Seattle team.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain, organize, evaluate, and manage client records, electronic data, and other potentially relevant case materials.
• Perform litigation, criminal, civil, social media, and background research; secure properly authenticated records when required.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, disclosures, notices, affidavits, declarations, settlement agreements, dismissals, and related litigation documents for attorney review.
• Support summary judgment motions by verifying deposition citations, compiling exhibits, and preparing appendices.
• Manage document production, including Bates numbering, confidentiality reviews, and redaction of privileged or sensitive information.
• Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, evidence, witness lists, subpoenas, case files, and other trial materials; coordinate witness preparation and provide in-court support.
• Conduct legal and factual research using firm databases, online resources, and electronic research platforms.
• Manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with attorneys and colleagues and provide assistance across the team as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Labor and employment litigation experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization, project management, and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to navigate and support matters across multiple state and federal jurisdictions.
• Self-directed, dependable, adaptable, inquisitive, and collaborative.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, document management systems, document review platforms, and eDiscovery technology.
• Experience with Relativity and/or Everlaw strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with TrialDirector, OnCue, or comparable trial presentation software is a plus.