Litigation Paralegal - Seattle, WA Job at SCHWABE, Seattle, WA

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  • SCHWABE
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt:

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.

Position Overview:

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.

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.

Key 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)

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.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected by law. 

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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