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Paralegal - Employment LitigationDavis Wright Tremaine LLP • Seattle, WA, US
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Paralegal - Employment Litigation

Paralegal - Employment Litigation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP • Seattle, WA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Paralegal – Employment Litigation role at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle. This position provides comprehensive support to attorneys on medium to large litigation matters, primarily related to employment litigation. The role requires advanced case management, research, discovery, and trial preparation skills, and the ability to oversee and collaborate with legal secretaries, administrative staff, clerks, and temporary employees on client-related tasks. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement with two days remote and three in-office.

On a Typical Day You Will

  • Case Management : central point of communication for litigation teams; coordinate and share information across project assignments.
  • Maintain accurate calendar systems in collaboration with secretaries and docketing personnel.
  • Oversee creation, indexing, and maintenance of complex case files and document collections using modern document management systems.
  • Proofread legal memoranda for typographical and grammatical accuracy; verify citations to legal authorities and evidence in compliance with The Bluebook and court-specific requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage court filings, including electronic submissions, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements.

Research & Discovery

  • Conduct advanced fact research and analysis using online databases, public agencies, courts, and other sources; prepare detailed memoranda summarizing findings.
  • Manage specialized document collections, including witness files, subject / issue files, and expert reliance documents.
  • Draft initial versions of discovery requests, responses, pleadings, and memoranda.
  • Assist with document collection and tracking, ensuring proper handling of electronically stored information in collaboration with Practice Support and eDiscovery Project Managers, and outside service provider support teams.
  • Conduct interviews with witnesses and custodians to gather relevant information.
  • Coordinate with internal resources and outside service providers as needed for document production and review; perform quality control assessments of service provider work.
  • Execute complex database searches to retrieve relevant documents and prepare exhibits for depositions.
  • Draft privilege logs and perform initial document reviews to identify responsiveness, relevance, and privilege.
  • Summarize deposition transcripts and manage depositions.
  • Preparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings

  • Assist with all phases of mediation, arbitration or trial proceedings, including preparation of exhibit and witness lists, deposition designations, witness preparation, and trial briefs.
  • Coordinate logistics with court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and necessary trial support vendors.
  • Ability to operate courtroom technology and presentation tools, ensuring seamless integration with courtroom personnel and other counsel.
  • Provide on-site trial support, including managing trial exhibits, coordinating witnesses, assisting with direct and cross-examination materials and other pertinent trial presentation materials, and summarizing trial testimony.
  • Supervise junior paralegals and document clerks during trial preparation and proceedings.
  • Administrative Tasks

  • Record billable time and tasks in compliance with firm policies and client billing protocols; ensure timely submission of time entries.
  • Submit accurate records of hours worked in accordance with firm deadlines.
  • Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, adhering to schedules for breaks, lunches, and meetings.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Join Us If You Have

  • 5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available.
  • Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program preferred, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill, including :
  • Exceptional time and task management abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills at a post-college level.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for drafting and editing complex documents and spreadsheets.
  • Proficiency in legal research and document retention databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms to conduct legal and fact research for the effective management of complex evidence and case files.
  • Proficiency in the use of trial support software (Trial Director or OnCue).
  • Proficiency in the use of eDiscovery document review platforms, specifically Relativity.
  • Availability for overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support trial schedules.
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits including health and vision insurance, dental plan, fertility and adoption benefit, retirement contributions, and commuter benefits.
  • The annualized salary range for Washington is $88,000 to $129,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on education, training, experience and other factors. Full-time employees may be eligible for bonuses and various benefits, including health insurance with HSA, disability, dental, vision, telemedicine, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

    For more information about DEI at the firm, visit www.dwt.com / dei.

    Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees; to request accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please email [email protected]

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