Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Documentation Review, Establish Priorities, Fact Checking, File Maintenance, Journalism, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Research Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
11 days ago

Litigation Paralegal

Salary: $85,000 - $125,000 annually

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid after 90 days)

LHH is working with a well-established, multi-specialty law practice that is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing arguments and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, stipulations, discovery requests and responses, complaints, and demand letters

  • Communicate with clients, potential clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, court reporters, court officials, and service providers

  • Identify, locate, and interview relevant witnesses and experts

  • Investigate cases by requesting and reviewing documents, analyzing legal issues, and performing fact-checking

  • Conduct legal research and locate cases, opinions, reports, and related materials

  • Coordinate with ESI vendors on document collection, review, and production

  • Review, organize, and assist with the production of documents using electronic review platforms

  • Summarize legal documents, medical records, employment files, and related materials

  • Organize and maintain case files and document databases

  • Assist with trial, pretrial, and motion preparation

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience

  • Strong eDiscovery experience

  • Strong research and writing skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

  • Detail-oriented with exceptional proofreading skills

  • Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work closely with multiple attorneys and staff

  • Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer-paid for employee coverage)

  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

  • 401(k) with up to 10% firm contribution/profit-sharing match

  • Paid Time Off accrued up to 128 hours (16 days) per year, plus 10 paid holidays (prorated based on hire date)

  • Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state law

  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 6 weeks)

  • Health Savings Account with $150 quarterly employer contribution

  • Commuter benefits, including $14/month ORCA transit pass

  • Additional voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance

  • Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ariel Dunlap

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison