Litigation Paralegal

Qualifications
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with good organizational and communication skills
Candidate must have strong ethics and integrity
This position supports multiple attorneys, and the ideal candidate would preferably have experience in the areas of real estate purchases, sales, and disputes; boundary disputes; quiet title actions; easement agreements and enforcement actions; construction drafting and litigation; and land use
Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience;
Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in WA state;
Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules);
Proficiency in legal drafting and writing;
Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed;
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat;
Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision;
Professional appearance and demeanor
Benefits
Hanson Baker offers a competitive salary, great benefits, an emphasis on work-life balance, and a friendly, business casual environment
Medical, dental and vision insurance;
Life and disability insurance;
Hybrid work options;
Approachable Leadership: Work with leadership that is accessible and encourages open communication and growth;
Education and Training: Take advantage of continuous learning and development opportunities to sharpen your legal skills;
401K and matching;
Free parking;
Generous paid time off and paid sick time;
Paid parental leave; and
Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
Responsibilities
Creating, maintaining, and updating databases with relevant discovery and case information;
Assisting attorneys in drafting contracts, correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and answers, and declarations;
Factual and legal research;
Reviewing, organizing, and indexing documents produced, maintaining privilege logs;
Reviewing and assembling documents to be used at depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trial;
Preparing witness and expert witness lists;
Reviewing pleadings and organizing appropriate exhibits;
Preparing for and assisting with mediations, arbitrations and trials;
Reasonable billing requirement; and
Filing in state and federal court
Job description
Hanson Baker, a well-established Bellevue law firm, is looking to add a reliable litigation paralegal to our team. This is a full-time, hybrid position. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with good organizational and communication skills. Candidate must have strong ethics and integrity. We value collaboration, collegiality, and a focus on work-life balance. This position supports multiple attorneys, and the ideal candidate would preferably have experience in the areas of real estate purchases, sales, and disputes; boundary disputes; quiet title actions; easement agreements and enforcement actions; construction drafting and litigation; and land use.

Responsibilities may include:

- Creating, maintaining, and updating databases with relevant discovery and case information;

- Assisting attorneys in drafting contracts, correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and answers, and declarations;

- Factual and legal research;

- Reviewing, organizing, and indexing documents produced, maintaining privilege logs;

- Reviewing and assembling documents to be used at depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trial;

- Preparing witness and expert witness lists;

- Reviewing pleadings and organizing appropriate exhibits;

- Preparing for and assisting with mediations, arbitrations and trials;

- Reasonable billing requirement; and

- Filing in state and federal court.

Hanson Baker offers a competitive salary, great benefits, an emphasis on work-life balance, and a friendly, business casual environment.

Our benefits include:

- Medical, dental and vision insurance;

- Life and disability insurance;

- Hybrid work options;

- Approachable Leadership: Work with leadership that is accessible and encourages open communication and growth;

- Education and Training: Take advantage of continuous learning and development opportunities to sharpen your legal skills;

- 401K and matching;

- Free parking;

- Generous paid time off and paid sick time;

- Paid parental leave; and

- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues.

Qualifications

- Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience;

- Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in WA state;

- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules);

- Proficiency in legal drafting and writing;

- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed;

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;

- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat;

- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision;

- Experience with NetDocs and TABS3 a plus; and

- Professional appearance and demeanor.