Litigation Trial Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Trial Paralegal

Location: Hybrid - Seattle, Washington, United States

Salary: $85,000-$110,000

Skills: Trial Preparation & Litigation Support, Discovery & eDiscovery Management, Case Management & Organization, Personal Injury & General Liability Defense

About the Law Practice Company / The Opportunity:

Join a collaborative team in the law practice industry supporting attorneys handling personal injury and general liability defense matters. This opportunity is suited to an experienced litigation paralegal who can manage cases from beginning to end and provide hands-on trial support. Work in a hybrid Seattle setting, with the potential to work remotely up to two days per week based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain organized systems for case materials, documents, and evidence.
• Review and analyze pleadings, correspondence, records, and other case materials.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, chronologies, and indices under attorney direction.
• Prepare and manage exhibits and witness files for depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Manage eDiscovery databases, discovery workflows, and document production.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and other parties to obtain and share case information.
• Provide end-to-end case management and trial support while coordinating with attorneys and team members.
• Track time and bill accurately using timekeeping software while maintaining client confidentiality.

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience preparing for and attending trials, hearings, mediations, or arbitrations.
• Advanced eDiscovery knowledge and familiarity with platforms such as Everlaw, Nextpoint, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation case management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document or case management databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage cases proactively and independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and teams.
• Associate or undergraduate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience demonstrating the required skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience supporting personal injury and general liability defense matters.
• Familiarity with Orion, LiquidFiles, Westlaw OnePass, CourtTrax, ExpertTime, DM, NetDocuments, Kofax, or Power PDF.
• Knowledge of case economics and litigation budgeting practices.
• Experience managing complex evidence and discovery workflows from case inception through trial.