Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

PNW • Seattle, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advocates is hiring an experienced, mission-driven Litigation Paralegal for its Washington litigation team in Seattle. The paralegal will support personal injury cases from discovery through trial and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. The role involves working closely with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and other staff to support clients through recovery. The schedule is hybrid: after 90 days of employment, the employee works three days a week in the Seattle office and two days a week from home. The employee must be able to attend in-person trials in Washington State.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal or in an equivalent professional administrative role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Able to attend in-person trials in Washington State.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage complex case details, maintain meticulous records, and keep workflows running smoothly.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing deadlines accurately.
• Research and investigative skills, including the ability to turn information into clear, useful material for attorneys.
• Compassionate and professional approach when working with injured people and their families.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of personal injury experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court.
• Review and organize medical records and bills.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines, manage case files, and coordinate with witnesses and experts.
• Manage incoming and outgoing discovery requests accurately and on time.
• Organize exhibits, trial notebooks, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Provide in-trial support by managing exhibits and trial filings, handling requests from the court and opposing counsel, and serving as a witness liaison.
• Gather and analyze information from various sources to help build each case.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients by providing regular case updates, supporting case management, and guiding clients through discovery responses and depositions.

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4%, starting after one year of employment.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, with optional buy-up plans.
• Three weeks of PTO in year one and uncapped PTO starting in year four.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter/transit benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level