What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at ASCEND HIRE INC?
Job Description
Job Description
Nationwide, rapidly expanding Litigation Firm is currently seeking a full time Paralegal for their Battle Ground, WA office.
Hybrid or fully remote schedule depending on experience.
Candidates must have prior litigation experience, billing experience and WA court experience for consideration at any level.
The ideal candidate will be proactive and have prior experience in general liability. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures is required. Must have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.
65K-$80K DOE
Primary duties include :
Drafting legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence and discovery motions
Organize, chart and process incoming records and invoices
Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail and regular mail
Prepare answers and correspondence
Manage a large caseload and working with multiple attorneys
Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure
Conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense
Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.
Retrieve documents from and save to document management system
Requirements
Experience with WA courts including e-filing
3 years as a litigation paralegal
Billing experience is a must
Experience in drafting legal documents
Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and Word
Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Familiarity with the Aderant Total Office (ATO)
Familiarity with Lexis Advance
Company Description
Top International growing firm
Company Description
Top International growing firm
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
