Litigation Paralegal

Weyerhaeuser•Seattle, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing hard copy and electronic records, reviewing legal documents, designing and managing electronic data sites, handling case intake and updates, responding to subpoenas, and preparing case-related summaries and reports. The paralegal will also be responsible for updating company databases, preparing charts for settlements and reimbursements, and researching, analyzing, preparing, and reviewing discovery responses. A key aspect of the role is assisting in all phases of litigation, from discovery to managing outside counsel, preparing employees for depositions and trials, coordinating experts and site visits, and attending mediation. The team operates in an evolving environment, requiring a flexible individual who can manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail. Professionalism, strong communication, and collaborative people skills are essential, especially when dealing with confidential matters and interacting with various levels within and outside the company. The position requires working at the Seattle Headquarters three days a week, with additional onsite work as critical business needs dictate.

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.
Proactive approach, anticipating what needs to be done and taking ownership.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple assignments, working with different in-house and external counsel at a time, supporting large complex cases, as well as managing smaller matters independently.
Ability to work at Headquarters in Seattle three days a week (Tues-Thurs) and when critical business needs require it.
Attentive care to ensure accuracy and excellence in all tasks.
Clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
Sound judgment and discretion for confidential, privileged, or proprietary matters.
High standard of professionalism.
Enjoy working collaboratively with all levels of an organization, listening well, treating others with kindness and empathy, and building relationships.
Comfortable with technology and proficient in Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams and Excel.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred or equivalent Weyerhaeuser experience.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience as a litigation paralegal in-house.
Paralegal certificate.
Experience with Tracker, OnBase, Iron Mountain Connect and Relativity.

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

Annual merit-increase program
Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay (potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target)
Comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and 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
Provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career
401k plan, which includes a 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 (for eligible employees scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week)
Accrual of vacation for future use after being employed for six months (for eligible employees)
Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
Paid parental leave for all full-time employees