Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

The Advocates - PNW • Seattle, WA

2d • $62,400 - $83,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advocates is hiring an experienced, mission-driven Litigation Paralegal for its Washington litigation team in Seattle. The role supports personal injury cases from discovery through trial and serves as the main point of contact for clients, helping them through case management, discovery responses, and depositions. The paralegal works closely with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and other staff on a client-centered team.

The position follows a hybrid schedule after 90 days of employment: three days per week in the Seattle office and two days per week from home. Attendance at in-person trials in Washington State is required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal or in an equivalent professional administrative role.
• Must be able to attend in-person trials in Washington State.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of personal injury experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous recordkeeping, and ability to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing deadlines without losing accuracy.
• Curiosity and research skills, including the ability to turn research into clear, useful information for attorneys.
• Compassionate and professional approach when working with injured people and their families.

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 witness liaison.
• Gather and analyze information from a variety of 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.
• 3 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed