Litigation Paralegal

Weyerhaeuser•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team is responsible for a wide variety of activities, and our work environment is always evolving. We’re looking for someone who can roll with shifting priorities and juggle them with ease. Some tasks will be big, and some will be small, but they all require attentive care to ensure accuracy and excellence. Clear and professional communication skills – both written and oral – are a must. We often work on confidential, privileged, or proprietary matters, so sound judgment and discretion are also required. We interact with people at all levels within the company, as well as outside. We hold ourselves to a high standard of professionalism, both within our team and in our dealings with others. You enjoy working collaboratively with all levels of an organization. You listen well, treat others with kindness and empathy, and are good at building relationships. You are comfortable with technology and are proficient in Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams and Excel.

Requirements

At least 2 years of litigation experience in a high-volume law firm environment managing discovery, working closely with clients and working in all aspects of litigation.
Exceptional organizational skills and can manage multiple assignments, working with different in-house and external counsel at a time, supporting large complex cases, as well as managing smaller matters on your own.
Clear and professional communication skills – both written and oral.
Sound judgment and discretion.
High standard of professionalism.
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience as a litigation paralegal in-house is a plus.
Experience with Tracker, OnBase, Iron Mountain Connect and Relativity earns you a gold star!
Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred (paralegal certificate is a plus) or equivalent Weyerhaeuser experience.

Responsibilities

Manage hard copy records, including searching for and pulling boxes from the document management system and reviewing physical files.
Organize and maintain electronic files on a variety of platforms.
Review legal documents for execution by corporate officers; keep current on notarial rules and recording requirements in various states.
Design, organize, and manage electronic data sites.
Manage case intake and maintain case updates in an electronic management system.
Respond to third-party subpoenas.
Research and prepare summaries of case-related data for internal review.
Create monthly reports on cases for internal and external stakeholders.
Update Company databases with case documents and summaries.
Prepare charts related to case settlements and insurance reimbursements.
Research, analyze, prepare, and review discovery responses on behalf of the Company.
Assist in all aspects of litigation, from discovery to managing issues with outside counsel, preparing Company employees for deposition and trial, coordinating experts and site visits, and attending mediation.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution
Voluntary Long-Term Care
Employee Assistance Programs
Support personal volunteerism
Sponsor a host of diversity networks
Promote mentoring
Training and development opportunities
401k plan
Paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay
3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment
Accrue vacation for future use after six months of employment
Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
Paid parental leave for all full-time employees