Litigation Paralegal | Temporary | Seattle, WA
Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a temporary opportunity with a respected Seattle law firm. The firm has a sophisticated practice spanning commercial real estate, business, construction, and civil litigation matters.
This is a substantive, hands-on opportunity for a paralegal with strong Washington litigation experience who can step into an established practice and contribute quickly.
Position Details
- Location: Downtown Seattle
- Start date: Early August
- Duration: Through the end of the year
- Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
- Pay: $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience
- Work arrangement: Onsite initially, with the potential to transition to two remote days per week after a successful first month
- Full-time onsite presence will be required during any active trial period
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with commercial real estate and general litigation matters
- Prepare and draft motions, notices, subpoenas, letters, and other pleadings
- E-file in King, Pierce, and Snohomish County Superior Courts
- Handle federal court filings using PACER
- Calendar deadlines, hearings, and other key dates
- Coordinate process service requests
- Obtain court records
- Maintain electronic and paper case files
- Assist with e-discovery and preparation of privilege logs
- Handle public records requests
- Provide additional litigation and case management support as needed
Ideal Experience
- Prior litigation paralegal experience
- Familiarity with King, Pierce, and Snohomish County local court rules
- Strong Washington state and federal court e-filing experience
- Experience calendaring litigation deadlines and hearings
- Strong drafting, organizational, and case management skills
- E-discovery experience; DISCO experience is a plus
- Ability to work independently and step into an established practice with minimal ramp-up
The firm also has a small trial scheduled for early August that may settle beforehand. If the matter proceeds, the paralegal may assist with a brief trial period and will need to work onsite full time during that time.
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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