Litigation Paralegal

Hanson Baker, a well-established Bellevue law firm, is looking to add a reliable litigation paralegal to our team. This is a full-time, hybrid position.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with good organizational and communication skills. Candidate must have strong ethics and integrity.

We value collaboration, collegiality, and a focus on work-life balance. This position supports multiple attorneys, and the ideal candidate would preferably have experience in the areas of real estate purchases, sales, and disputes;

boundary disputes; quiet title actions; easement agreements and enforcement actions; construction drafting and litigation; and land use.

Responsibilities may include :

• Creating, maintaining, and updating databases with relevant discovery and case information;
• Assisting attorneys in drafting contracts, correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and answers, and declarations;
• Factual and legal research;
• Reviewing, organizing, and indexing documents produced, maintaining privilege logs;
• Reviewing and assembling documents to be used at depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trial;
• Preparing witness and expert witness lists;
• Reviewing pleadings and organizing appropriate exhibits;
• Preparing for and assisting with mediations, arbitrations and trials;
• Reasonable billing requirement; and
• Filing in state and federal court.

Hanson Baker offers a competitive salary, great benefits, an emphasis on work-life balance, and a friendly, business casual environment.

Our benefits include :

• Medical, dental and vision insurance;
• Life and disability insurance;
• Hybrid work options;
• Approachable Leadership : Work with leadership that is accessible and encourages open communication and growth;
• Education and Training : Take advantage of continuous learning and development opportunities to sharpen your legal skills;
• 401K and matching;
• Free parking;
• Generous paid time off and paid sick time;
• Paid parental leave; and
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in WA state;
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules);
• Proficiency in legal drafting and writing;
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat;
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision;
• Experience with NetDocs and TABS3 a plus; and
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
15 days ago