Complex Litigation Paralegal

Overview

Shook, Hardy & Bacon sets the gold standard in delivering winning legal strategies while fostering a workplace where people build lasting careers. With 18 offices across the United States, our thriving firm is home to some of the nation's most sought-after trial lawyers and professional staff.

Candidate provides outstanding legal service to clients by researching, analyzing and drafting cases and issue-specific litigation information. Manages resources in anticipation of discovery, trial and other litigation projects as requested.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and outlines for litigation and discovery projects
• Draft answers, discovery requests, responses to discovery, basic motions and similar pleadings, under the direction of an attorney
• Organize legal documents for production, depositions, trial preparation, and litigation platforms or databases
• Compile and summarize relevant medical, scientific, and litigation information; incorporate analyses into case materials such as deposition outlines, testimony outlines, and chronologies
• Identify and select documents for use in depositions, trial exhibits, or production
• Obtain public records and other relevant documentation (e.g., medical, educational, and employment records), often coordinating with outside vendors and overseeing their progress
• Update litigation teams on case status, discovery progress, and assigned tasks
• Maintain calendaring or tickler systems in coordination with the BEC department, based on case requirements
• Recognize and flag case-relevant information when reviewing documents, transcripts, or testimony
• Utilize and have a strong understanding of document and case management software, databases and relevant internet search tools
• Accurately track and submit time records in accordance with firm guidelines
• Provide mentoring to Staff Paralegals

Compensation

The salary pay scale for all staff in this position in Seattle, WA is $78,011.00 to $117,017.00 annually. Actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills / experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic / office location.

Benefits

Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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