Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill's client, a law firm known for providing tailored legal services to small and mid-sized businesses as well as large corporations, is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal. The firm offers support across a variety of practice areas, with a heavy emphasis on its Aviation group, airline defense, and Trusts & Estates litigation. It is also a majority woman-owned firm with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

• Location: Onsite, Yakima, WA 98901
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Open-ended with potential for direct hire
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM - 5:30 PM (flexible to 8 AM - 5 PM); 40-hour work week
• Hourly pay: $44/hour - $56/hour, depending on experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 4 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• eDiscovery experience is a plus
• Substantive knowledge of legal terminology and court rules and procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficiency using document review software
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Collaborative work style with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with drafting and review of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Communicate with clients, advisors, opposing counsel, and other involved parties
• Manage the collection, production, and review of high-volume discovery
• Conduct legal and factual research
• Summarize depositions, trial transcripts, and other legal documents
• Provide onsite support at trials and hearings
• Prepare exhibits and trial notebooks
• Track and manage multiple deadlines
• Organize case files and maintain client records
• Coordinate filings in all levels of federal and state courts and administrative agencies
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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