Paralegal or Senior Paralegal
About the Firm
GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific Northwest with over 170 employees across 10 physical office locations. We offer workplace flexibility, professional growth, and a supportive environment that promotes both personal and career success. Known for our professionalism, ethics, and legal expertise, we handle serious personal injury matters, including automobile collisions, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more.
Our attorneys and staff are passionate about providing skilled advocacy to clients and giving back to the community through employee-led initiatives. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive, valuing open communication, collaboration, and transparency. Our core values—Commitment, Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community—guide everything we do. Recognized multiple times with Best Places to Work and Best Of awards, GLP Attorneys is committed to creating an exceptional workplace where employees feel valued and supported.
About the Role
GLP Attorneys is seeking a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal to join our team in Spokane, Washington. This full-time position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule and plays an important role in supporting clients and cases throughout the personal injury process. You will help manage a diverse caseload and provide comprehensive support, including client communication, legal document preparation, case organization, deadline management, and case preparation. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional client service with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with your attorney and legal team to support a caseload.
- Manage client communications 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 case-related documents as needed.
- 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
- Litigation experience required.
- A minimum of two years of experience in plaintiffs’ personal injury law.
- 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 with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, and staff.
- Strong customer service skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
- 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).
- Ability to work independently, identify and resolve problems, and effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records; experience coordinating with expert witnesses preferred.
Pay
The hourly base pay range for this position is $27.00 to $45.00 per hour, plus bonuses awarded based on production, which may vary by legal team. Compensation is determined using local, national, and industry-specific data and is based on location. Compensation is adjusted based on the selected candidate’s years of experience, education, and skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance.
- Life insurance and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit-sharing features.
- The firm sponsors 100% of the employee premium for those enrolled in the HSA preferred medical plan and contributes toward dependent coverage.
- Paid vacation, paid sick/safe time, and paid holidays.
- Floating birthday and flexible holiday.
- Firm-sponsored bonus days.
- Paid parental leave.
- Anniversary bonuses.
- Continued education and tuition reimbursement.
- Public transportation and parking subsidies.
- Wellness programming.
- Opportunities to participate in firm committees and community involvement initiatives.