Litigation Paralegal - Remote/Hourly

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal - Litigation to join our team in our Seattle or Los Angeles offices.

We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.

This position requires complex litigation experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. Proactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and status
Oversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections
Proofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting research
Manage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts' reliance documents, etc.)
May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memoranda
Assist with and participate in collection of client and other parties' documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and files
Work with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by vendors
Draft memoranda or other documents memorializing in detail the processes used in collecting and producing client documents
Conduct initial review of client documents to determine responsiveness and relevance and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege; draft privilege logs
Perform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documents
Manage the collection and status of deposition transcripts; perform searches in the deposition full-text database; Preparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings
Work with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to select, prepare, and operate courtroom technology; Administrative Tasks
Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm's announced deadlines
Accurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm's established deadlines
5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available

• Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail
• Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case files
• Proficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirable
• Experience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferred
• Post-college level writing and oral communication skills
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasion

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; Choice of health and vision insurance plans

• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement contribution

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $116,000 to $127,000 ($59.49 to $65.13 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $122,000 to $144,000 ($62.56 to $73.85 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals-including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession-can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [email protected].

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