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Foster Garvey PC · 10 hours ago

Senior Litigation & Labor Employment Paralegal

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms, is looking for a Senior Litigation & Labor Employment Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will assist attorneys with all phases of litigation and labor employment matters, ensuring effective case management and documentation preparation.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Liz Mendez, MSW, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal

Assist attorneys in labor and employment arbitrations and administrative investigations and hearings

Develop case fact background, including interviewing and communicating with witnesses, and gathering evidence

Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses

Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and document productions in physical and electronic formats

Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, privilege logs, productions, and plan for and execute e-discovery strategies

Prepare trial and arbitration notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and courtroom presentations

Schedule depositions, hearings, and court appearances; coordinate with opposing counsel and court personnel

Manage outside discovery vendors

Case and project management, including motions, trial preparation, arbitration, collective bargaining negotiations, and mediation

Prepare litigation budgets and portfolios

Prepare Motions and Appeal Briefs

Assist attorneys with preparation and administration of collective bargaining, including collection of records and preparation of responses to requests for information, analysis and preparation of wage and benefit information, and maintenance of proposal tracking and other bargaining records

Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism and observe employee and attorney-client confidentiality

Other duties or projects as assigned

Qualification

Litigation experienceE-discovery experienceLegal research techniquesMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject management skillsAttention to detailVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationTime managementIndependent work

Required

5+ years of experience in litigation with state and federal courts and/or administrative agencies

Strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures

Broad computer knowledge, skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and other compatible and related software

Electronic discovery experience and strong working knowledge with programs such as Relativity, Digital War Room, or similar software

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational and project management skills, such as setting priorities, taking initiative, advance planning, and flexibility

Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Knowledge of legal research techniques

Must be accessible and responsive

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court filing requirements

Ability to collaborate and promote team building

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Willingness to learn and proactively expand role in all aspects of a busy labor and employment practice, including administrative investigations, hearing, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations

Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Experience in a labor and employment practice

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Demonstrated experience with e-discovery processes and document management

Continuing legal education (CLE) participation encouraged

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing

Commuter allowance

Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Community service leave

Annual discretionary bonus, and more!

Company

Foster Garvey PC

Foster Garvey PC is a full-service law firm serving several of the most influential and innovative companies and governments in the country.

Founded in 2019

Seattle, Washington, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.foster.com/

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