Why Seyfarth At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.The Opportunity As a Paralegal, you will work closely with attorneys to serve clients in multiple functions across various areas of Construction Litigation law. You will interact with attorneys, paralegals, staff, and outside vendors in a team setting and uphold the image of the firm by maintaining the highest degree of excellence and client service.Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office/week.The Day‑To‑Day Assist with all aspects of discovery, including organizing documents, maintaining electronic databases, coordinating document productions, Bates‑stamping, redaction, deduplication, and indexing of documents.Work with Practice Support and e‑Discovery groups on electronic productions.As directed, categorize documents by subject matter, prepare chronologies, and create key document files.Research various aspects of the case for discovery purposes: requesting admissions and production; performing initial case assessments and document searches; creating and maintaining internal case databases; running searches on internal and external document databases and systems; culling relevant information from newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations.Manage and utilize automated litigation support tools, including database management software (web repository or in‑house), CaseMap, Text Map, Relativity, Westlaw, and Lexis.Perform research (factual, legal, internet and other) to identify issues.Review and draft routine legal documents, including initial pleadings, answers, document requests and responses, interrogatories, discovery, summons and affidavits.Prepare witness and matter materials for case preparation; organize interview memos, digests, and other relevant documents for attorney review.Assist in preparing selected witnesses for trial.Assist attorneys in preparation for depositions: gather and prepare documents, organize exhibits, take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts.Assist with hearing and motion practice: assemble relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits, and create document indices for motion filings.Identify and contact experts who may help in a case.Assist with trial preparation and trials: organize exhibits, files, and supporting documents; coordinate trial set‑up and logistics; assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel.Operate trial support software.You Have 2‑5 years' litigation experience as a paralegal required; litigation in construction preferred.Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).High level of experience with all Microsoft Office programs.Ability to learn internal firm‑related client technologies, software, and websites; manage and maintain clients' sites, group collaboration sites and calendaring sites; and contribute to improving technology functionality.Exceptional organizational and investigative skills; a self‑starter; highly motivated; adaptable; flexible; detail‑oriented; able to prioritize deadlines.Excellent communication skills, including listening and writing.Experience with all aspects of litigation: factual research, discovery, drafting notices, correspondence, pleadings, motions, orders, discovery responses, witness preparation, depositions, filing in state and federal courts, trial preparation and trials.Strong familiarity with document review and tagging databases such as Ringtail, Relativity, and other e‑discovery tools; experience with Trial Director, TextMap, and CaseMap.Ability to use Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and other online sources for public document searches and case law.Ability to conduct research on court rules and state statutes; ability to cite check and Blue Book legal briefs and pleadings.Ability to prepare exhibits and demonstratives for depositions and trial; experience with e‑filing and manual filing of legal pleadings.Strong ability to work independently and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing priorities; flexibility to work beyond standard business hours.Strong customer service orientation.What We Provide Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels. The firm embraces an entrepreneurial spirit that sets it apart in culture, fostering a collaborative team where everyone participates in the commitment to excellence.More About Seyfarth With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about the Seyfarth experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers . Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW .Location and Compensation The salary range for this role is $66,700 to $83,400 annually, based on a 40‑hour work week, applicable for jobs performed in Seattle. This range reflects the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. Pay within the range is based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. The job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. A comprehensive package of benefits includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k). The position is based in Seattle, WA 98104.#J-18808-Ljbffr