Litigation Paralegal – Seattle, WA

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving 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. With offices in Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View, Schwabe fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client success.

About the role

This full-time Paralegal position in our Seattle office provides high-quality support to attorneys in the litigation practice area. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities. Schwabe offers a hybrid work policy, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office work Tuesday through Thursday. The first 30 days require in-person attendance Monday through Friday for onboarding.

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, judgment collection efforts (e.g., 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+ years 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 court 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

• Competitive salaries.
• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k)/profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Transit subsidy.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.