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Litigation Paralegal L&E Seattle
Job Location:
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 35 - 50
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
24 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Location: Seattle (Hybrid) 2-3 Days
Salary: $35 - $50/hr
Key Responsibilities:
Case Preparation and Initiation:
Pleadings & Filings:
Calendar & Deadline Management:
Case Management & File Maintenance:
Supervision of Legal Assistants:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
Case Preparation and Initiation:
- Assist with client intake documents questionnaires and authorization forms.
- Prepare and file case initiation documents including complaints summonses and civil cover sheets ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Draft Proofs of Service and ensure proper filing and documentation with the court
Pleadings & Filings:
- Maintain accurate case matrices and service lists.
- Prepare and e-file legal documents case management statements notices of ruling discovery shells and opt-out notices.
- Ensure compliance with Washington state and federal court rules.
Calendar & Deadline Management:
- Track litigation deadlines hearing dates and service windows; schedule virtual or in-person hearings.
- Send reminders for hearings mediation deadlines jury fees and tentative rulings
Case Management & File Maintenance:
- Maintain case files in the firms matter management system (e.g. FileVine) ensuring documents are organized Bates-stamped as needed and accessible.
- Update service lists case matrices and team calendars after filings or proofs of service.
- Client & Vendor Coordination:Act as liaison with clients process servers mediators court reporters and opposing payment requests for court and mediation fees; submit invoices and expense documentation.
Supervision of Legal Assistants:
- Oversee preparation and filing of case initiation documents (complaints summonses civil cover sheets) and ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate case matrices and guide Legal Assistants on Proofs of Service and service lists.
- Assist with onboarding and training new Legal Assistants.
- Support litigation teams with administrative duties and special projects as needed
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- Minimum 3 years of litigation support experience in a Washington law firm or equivalent setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite PDF software and legal research platforms.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent legal writing analytical and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with case management systems (e.g. FileVine).
Benefits
- Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance
- Time Off: Discretionary Time Off (DTO) sick leave and paid holidays
- Additional Perks: Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
- Other Compensation: Eligibility for performance-based discretionary bonuses
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