Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

Aston Carter•Seattle, WA

14d•$33 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid litigation paralegal role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic, fast-growing technology legal team in downtown Seattle. You will provide timely and effective support to paralegals, attorneys, and sourcing professionals, collaborating closely with a global legal team. The position focuses on litigation support and commercial contracting, including drafting a variety of agreements and managing administrative aspects of the litigation process. This is a consulting role expected to run through the end of 2026, with potential for extension depending on budget and performance.

Requirements

2–5 years of post-school experience as a litigation paralegal or in a closely related legal support role.
Solid litigation experience with experience in either in-house legal departments or law firms.
Hands-on experience with the e-discovery process, preferably using tools such as Hanzo.
Strong organizational skills, including experience with document retention, legal file management, and maintaining legal folders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using Google Suite for document creation, collaboration, and communication.
Ability to draft and review commercial contracts and related documents with supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a legal team.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Demonstrated poise under pressure and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or supporting employment lawyers or employment-related litigation matters.
Prior in-house legal experience is highly valued, though law firm experience is also welcome.
Familiarity with contract management processes and commercial contracting in a technology or corporate environment.
Experience using collaboration and workflow tools such as Slack and Coupa.
General paralegal training or education, such as a paralegal certificate or relevant coursework (if applicable).
Comfort working as part of a global legal team and supporting colleagues in different locations.
Ability to take initiative in organizing files, improving processes, and supporting team efficiency.

Responsibilities

Draft a variety of commercial documents with supervision, including Statements of Work, Professional Services Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Proof of Concept Agreements, Transportation Services Agreements, and Master Purchasing Agreements.
Provide litigation support to attorneys, primarily in the employment law area, with additional overflow support for other attorneys as needed.
Handle the administrative side of litigation matters, including document retention, legal file organization, and management of legal folders.
Support the e-discovery process using tools such as Hanzo, ensuring accurate organization, tracking, and preservation of relevant materials.
Assist with legal assistant-level tasks for the broader legal group, including file management, organization, and general administrative support.
Collaborate with paralegals, attorneys, sourcing professionals, and other paralegals to ensure timely and effective completion of projects with medium to high complexity.
Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form with internal stakeholders across the global legal team.
Manage multiple deadlines and priorities, maintaining poise under pressure and meeting strict timelines.
Utilize productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack, Coupa, and other platforms to support legal and administrative workflows.