Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · 10 hours ago
Paralegal - Litigation
Hybrid Remote, Seattle, Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expDavis Wright Tremaine LLP is one of the top law firms in the U.S., seeking a Paralegal - Litigation to join their Seattle office. The role involves managing complex litigation tasks, including discovery, trial preparation, and providing support during trial proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Proactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and status
Work with secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current information
Oversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections
Proofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited cases
Coordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirements
Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting research
Manage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.)
May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memoranda
Assist with and participate in collection of client and other parties’ documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and files
Conduct interviews of witnesses and file custodians
Work with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by vendors
Draft memoranda or other documents memorializing in detail the processes used in collecting and producing client documents
Conduct initial review of client documents to determine responsiveness and relevance and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege; draft privilege logs
Perform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documents
Prepare the preparation of exhibits for use at depositions and maintain a system to track marked exhibits
Manage the collection and status of deposition transcripts; perform searches in the deposition full-text database; summarize deposition transcripts
Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition proceedings (tasks include, but are not limited to: preparation of exhibit and witness lists, designations of deposition testimony, preparation of the trial brief)
Coordinate logistics with court personnel and other counsel
Work with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to select, prepare, and operate courtroom technology; coordinate set-up and use of technology with courtroom personnel and other counsel
Assist attorneys at trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition (e.g., track and manage trial exhibits, coordinate with witnesses, operate courtroom presentation tools, act as liaison with court personnel, and summarize trial testimony)
Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlines
Accurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm’s established deadlines
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetings
Accept and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available
Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill
Knowledge of court and agency procedures and rules
Highly developed skills in time and task management
Highly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm's work product and client service
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail
Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case files
Proficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirable
Post-college level writing and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staff
High degree of attention to detail
Flexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasion
Preferred
Experience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions
Benefits
Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
11 paid holidays each year
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life
Voluntary disability
Voluntary long term care
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Company
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service.
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