Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and maintaining high standards of excellence.

About the role

Fisher Phillips is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist in the efficient and effective management of cases and matters. This role involves a wide range of tasks, including document management, background checks, drafting legal documents, and preparing for trials.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.
• Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, scheduling orders, protective orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and our responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review.
• Absolutely ensures all documents are prepared for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.
• Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
• Conducts online research and utilizes the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.
• Juggles multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
• Willing and capable to help others when needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Labor and employment litigation experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven ability to assimilate to work with a variety of state and federal jurisdictions.
• High motivation, reliability, flexibility, curiosity, and strong teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other office tools, including document review software, eDiscovery technology, and document management system.
• Experience with Relativity and/or Everlaw strongly preferred.
• Experience using Trial Director, OnCue, or other trial software a plus.

Benefits

At Fisher Phillips, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, sick leave per Seattle law, and 15 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. We also provide 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle.