Litigation Paralegal

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.