Litigation Paralegal

About the role

GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific Northwest with more than 170 employees across 10 physical locations. The firm offers career growth, stability, and a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional success, and is known for its professionalism, ethics, and expertise in handling serious personal injury cases, including automobile collisions, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. Attorneys and staff are passionate about providing skilled and compassionate advocacy for clients and serving their communities through employee‑led programs and events. GLP Attorneys fosters a workplace where all individuals can thrive, guided by core values of Commitment, Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community, and has been recognized multiple times as a Best Place to Work and Best Of award winner. The firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its Seattle Headquarters office; the role involves handling complex personal injury cases from litigation through trial.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys and legal teams to support a litigation caseload.
• Manage client communication and maintain relationships with clients, healthcare providers, and other involved parties.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and responses to discovery for attorney review.
• Draft motions, responses, and replies, and assist with legal research and memoranda.
• Maintain and organize case files, including pleadings and discovery.
• Retain and coordinate with expert witnesses.
• Review and evaluate medical records.
• Prepare ER 904 submissions and other trial documents.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide support during trial.
• Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a high‑volume environment.
• Exercise independent judgment to identify issues, recommend next steps, and support case strategy.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of litigation experience and plaintiffs’ personal injury law.
• Litigation and trial experience.
• A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven ability to manage a high‑volume workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive, solution‑oriented approach.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• The ability to work independently, identify and resolve problems, and effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records and working with expert witnesses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit‑sharing features
• Firm sponsors 100% of the employee premium for those enrolled in the preferred medical plan and contributes toward