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Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Bridge Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Bridge Engineer Responsibilities : * Preparing technical designs on transportation projects

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Bridge Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Bridge Engineer Responsibilities : * Preparing technical designs on transportation projects

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Bridge Engineer

Mentor, OH · On-site

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Bridge Engineer Responsibilities : * Preparing technical designs on transportation projects

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Transportation Engineer

Mentor, OH · On-site

$69K - $91K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Preparing technical designs on ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Architecture Lead

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

Burgess & Niple is seeking a licensed Architecture Lead to join our Virginia team. Architecture Lead Responsibilities: * Serve as the Client Leader for B&N Architecture in Virginia * Create, foster ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Transportation Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Preparing technical designs on ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Transportation Engineer

Mentor, OH · On-site

$69K - $91K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Overseeing and preparing technical ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Transportation Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Overseeing and preparing technical ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Architecture Lead

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$53.50 - $73.25/hr

Burgess & Niple is seeking a licensed Architecture Lead to join our Virginia team. Architecture Lead Responsibilities: * Serve as the Client Leader for B&N Architecture in Virginia * Create, foster ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Transportation Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

$75K - $99K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Overseeing and preparing technical ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Transportation Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

$75K - $99K/yr

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Mentor, Akron, or Erie office. B&N Transportation Engineer Responsibilities : * Preparing technical designs on ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Roadway Designer

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Roadway Designer to join our team in our Indianapolis or Fort Wayne office. B&N Roadway Designer Responsibilities: * As part of a project team, collaborate on plan ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Architecture Lead

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

Burgess & Niple is seeking a licensed Architecture Lead to join our Virginia team. Architecture Lead Responsibilities: * Serve as the Client Leader for B&N Architecture in Virginia * Create, foster ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Civil Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

Burgess & Niple is looking for a Civil Engineer to join our team in our Mentor or Akron. B&N Civil Engineer Responsibilities : * Participate in delivering civil/site engineering project related ...

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A Burgess was historically a representative or citizen of a town or borough, often holding a position in local government. In medieval England and colonial America, Burgesses had voting rights and helped make local laws. Today, the term is largely obsolete but may still be used in historical or ceremonial contexts.

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A Burgess typically participates in council meetings, votes on local ordinances, and represents the interests of their community members in municipal decision-making. The role often involves collaborating with other council members and municipal departments to address local issues such as infrastructure, budgeting, and public services. Burgesses also engage regularly with residents to gather feedback, answer questions, and communicate important policy updates. This position provides a unique opportunity to shape the direction of the community and work collaboratively to solve local challenges.

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Infographic showing various Burgess job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,245 per year, or $29.4 per hour.

Paralegal

Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC

Seattle, WA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary: $42.00-$50.00/hour

Are you an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal seeking an opportunity in a dynamic, mid-sized law firm? Look no further! Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess is expanding its team and is on the lookout for a dedicated professional to join us full-time. This position will be based out of our Seattle location and will support attorneys in both Seattle and Tacoma offices.

About Us:

We are a thriving law firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia specializing in real estate, land use, construction, probate, employment, and business law. At Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, we prioritize our core values of integrity, high-level service, while maintaining a positive, warm, inclusive, collegial, and drama-free office environment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal with a focus on real estate, construction, and business law. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience. TEDRA experience is a plus. Familiarity with state and local court rules and procedure is a must. The successful candidate will support 2-3 attorneys, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong organizational and time management skills.

Key Competencies:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of paralegal experience in litigation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience with e-filing/filing in local courts
  • Calendaring, scheduling, and docketing experience
  • Experience billing time; meeting a 5 hours per day billable hours requirement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, and some Excel)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Professional in appearance and demeanor
  • Punctual and reliable

What We Offer:

  • Competitive wage commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Validated daily parking

Submission Requirements:

To apply, please submit your resume and complete the application process athttps://dfpblaw.bamboohr.com/careers.

Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.