Paralegal - Litigation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP•Seattle, WA

10d•$88,000 - $129,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal - Litigation to join our team in our Seattle office. We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days o f remote work, and three days in-office . This position requires complex litigation experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a typical day you will:

Requirements

5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available
Bachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill
Knowledge of court and agency procedures and rules
Highly developed skills in time and task management
Highly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm’s work product and client service
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail
Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case files
Proficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirable
Experience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferred
Post-college level writing and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staff
High degree of attention to detail
Flexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasion

Responsibilities

Case Management Proactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and status
Work with secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current information
Oversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections
Proofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited cases
Coordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirements
Research & Discovery Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting research
Manage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.)
May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memoranda
Assist with and participate in collection of client and other parties’ documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and files
Conduct interviews of witnesses and file custodians
Work with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by vendors
Draft memoranda or other documents memorializing in detail the processes used in collecting and producing client documents
Conduct initial review of client documents to determine responsiveness and relevance and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege; draft privilege logs
Perform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documents
Prepare the preparation of exhibits for use at depositions and maintain a system to track marked exhibits
Manage the collection and status of deposition transcripts; perform searches in the deposition full-text database; summarize deposition transcripts
Preparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition proceedings (tasks include, but are not limited to: preparation of exhibit and witness lists, designations of deposition testimony, preparation of the trial brief)
Coordinate logistics with court personnel and other counsel
Work with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to select, prepare, and operate courtroom technology; coordinate set-up and use of technology with courtroom personnel and other counsel
Assist attorneys at trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition (e.g., track and manage trial exhibits, coordinate with witnesses, operate courtroom presentation tools, act as liaison with court personnel, and summarize trial testimony)
Administrative Tasks Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlines
Accurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm’s established deadlines
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetings
Accept and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned