Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success. Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full-time Paralegal in our Seattle office. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality paralegal support to attorneys in the litigation practice area. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation cases from inception through trial and appeal
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other substantive legal documents
• Support creditors’ rights activities including Bankruptcy filings/monitoring, as well as judgment collection efforts (i.e. garnishments or other execution efforts) and judicial and non-judicial foreclosure support.
• Oversee discovery, including document review, vendor coordination, and strategy recommendations
• Lead trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and courtroom support
• Assist with settlement and mediation, including preparation of supporting materials
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses

Requirements

• 3+ year(s) of related experience.
• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a similar subject is strongly preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Strong understanding of state, local, and federal courts rules and procedure
• Experience with discovery management tools and e-discovery platforms
• Demonstrated success in trial preparation and courtroom support
• Exceptional client communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Proficiency with legal technology and document management systems (e.g., iManage, Relativity, CaseMap, OnCue)

Benefits

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, transit subsidy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.

Schedule

Schwabe has a hybrid work policy allowing employees to work from home Monday and Friday while working in the office Tuesday through Thursday. However, the first 30 days will be in-person, Monday through Friday to ensure a smooth onboarding with systems and colleagues.