Paralegal
About The Position
GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific Northwest with more than 170 employees across 10 physical locations. We offer career growth, stability, and a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional success. Our firm is known for its professionalism, ethics, and expertise in handling serious personal injury cases, including automobile collisions, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. Our attorneys and staff are passionate about providing skilled and compassionate advocacy for our clients and serving their communities through employee-led programs and events. At GLP Attorneys, we foster a workplace where all individuals can thrive. Our core values of Commitment, Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community guide everything we do. Recognized multiple times with Best Places to Work and Best Of awards, GLP Attorneys is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported. GLP Attorneys is seeking a Paralegal to support our Burlington office. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing competing deadlines in a high-volume practice. They anticipate case needs, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively with attorneys and staff to keep cases moving forward.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years in plaintiffs’ personal injury law.
- Litigation and trial experience preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, and staff.
- Strong customer service skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
- The ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- The ability to work independently, identify and resolve problems, and effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records and working with expert witnesses.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with attorneys and legal teams to support a caseload.
- Manage client communication and maintain relationships with clients, healthcare providers, and other involved parties.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and responses to discovery for attorney review.
- Draft motions, responses, and replies, and assist with legal research and memoranda.
- Maintain and organize case files, including pleadings and discovery.
- Retain and coordinate with expert witnesses.
- Review and evaluate medical records.
- Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a high-volume environment.
- Exercise independent judgment to identify issues, recommend next steps, and support case strategy.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance
- life insurance
- an employee assistance program
- a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit-sharing features
- paid vacation
- paid sick/safe time
- paid holidays
- a floating birthday and flexible holiday
- firm-sponsored bonus days
- paid parental leave
- anniversary bonuses
- continued education and tuition reimbursement
- public transportation and parking subsidies
- wellness programming
- opportunities to participate in the firm committees and community involvement initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
