Litigation Paralegal (Tacoma WA)
Location Tacoma, Washington 98402 Date Posted July 17, 2026 Job ID 15089 Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Paralegal for a highly respected civil litigation law firm serving clients throughout the Puget Sound region. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Tacoma, Washington.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to manage civil litigation matters from inception through settlement or trial. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on sophisticated litigation, including medical malpractice and insurance defense matters, while providing substantive case management, discovery, trial preparation, and client support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
PERKS:
Competitive compensation ranging from $75,000-$90,000 annually DOE, with bonus potential
Hybrid work environment offering flexibility between remote and in-office work
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous paid time off, and 11 paid holidays
401(k) with firm contributions of up to 7% of salary, plus parking or commuter benefits
Join a collaborative litigation team known for its supportive culture, professional development, and high-quality legal work
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage civil litigation matters from case inception through settlement or trial, including calendaring, case management, and litigation support
Draft correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, authorizations, stipulations, and other legal documents
Review, organize, summarize, and prepare chronologies of complex medical records while coordinating record retrieval and HIPAA-compliant documentation
Manage the discovery process, conduct legal, medical, expert witness, and jury verdict research, and provide regular case status updates to attorneys
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and medical providers while coordinating depositions, deadlines, and litigation activities
Assist with trial preparation, deposition preparation, exhibit organization, and other substantive litigation support throughout the life of each case
QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of litigation paralegal experience supporting civil litigation matters; medical malpractice or insurance defense experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Washington state court rules, civil litigation procedures, discovery, and trial preparation
Experience reviewing medical records, preparing case summaries, and managing complex litigation files
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience billing attorney time and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines is preferred
Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This opportunity offers competitive compensation ranging from $75,000-$90,000 annually depending on experience, bonus potential, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits, generous paid time off, a hybrid work schedule, and the opportunity to join a collegial litigation practice committed to professional growth and excellence.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
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