Paralegal

LITIGATION PARALEGAL - SEATTLE

For more than 138 years, Fennemore has been a powerful, innovative, full-service law firm in the West. Fennemore has recently joined forces with Seattle’s exceptional Savitt Bruce, bringing our office footprint up to 17 offices in 5 states.
You have an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team with industry-leading job satisfaction. The team sets trends, breaks records, and helps clients and employees thrive. You will be a part of an extraordinary group of individuals who collaborate and find solutions together - a team that is inclusive, makes connections, and brings their passion and pride to all they do.
Together we strive to create an inclusive law firm that upholds respect for each other and our unique backgrounds. We commit on all levels to work together to promote equal opportunity, to understand and value differences, and to foster a dignified and diverse work environment. Fennemore’s commitment to our values translates into the workplace. Law.com named Fennemore the fastest-growing law firm in the U.S., and we consistently have among the best retention statistics in the industry.
Fennemore is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our growing firm. This position is primarily onsite in the Seattle office.

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Responsibilities:*

• Assisting attorneys with complex commercial and corporate litigation matters;
• Collection, organization of, and management of case evidence and other materials, including electronic databases;
• Reviewing, coding, organizing, and preparing document productions;
• Drafting pleadings, other court papers, and discovery documents for attorney use;
• Electronic court filing (state and federal) and preparation of materials for same;
• Collection and maintenance of key document collections and witness materials;
• Research court procedures, materials in related cases, and other investigation materials regarding case, witnesses, and experts;
• Creating and maintaining case chronologies;
• Trial preparation and support;
• Communicating with clients, experts, and other third parties; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a commercial/corporate litigation paralegal;
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate preferred;
• Previous law firm experience and/or in-house paralegal experience;
• Knowledge of civil litigation rules and procedures, including those regarding court filings;
• Superior organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects to completion on a deadline;
• Conscientious, thoughtful, and proactive approach to tasks and workload management, including the ability to establish priorities, work independently, and take initiative when appropriate;
• Proficiency in the common collection of Microsoft Office applications;
• Proficiency with collection, production, and management of e-discovery, including substantial experience with litigation support databases (e.g. Relativity, DISCO, Concordance, etc.); and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interface with all levels within the firm and externally with clients and other professional advisors, as needed.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary Annual Merit Increases
• On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
• Workplace Flexibility Options
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Employer Premium Contribution
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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Our firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all social, economic, and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to our positions. The firm is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere that promotes the diversity of personal backgrounds, experiences, abilities, perspectives, and ideas. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see listed here – even if not a perfect match - please still consider applying. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodations during any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Any employee may be required to perform duties outside of their normal assigned responsibilities, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000