Litigation Trial Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Trial Paralegal

Location: Hybrid - Seattle, Washington, United States

Salary: $85,000-$100,000

Skills: Trial Preparation & Litigation Support, Discovery & eDiscovery Management, Case Management & Organization, Personal Injury & General Liability Defense

About the Law Practice Company / The Opportunity:

Join a collaborative law practice supporting attorneys who handle general liability and personal injury defense matters. As a Litigation Trial Paralegal, you will manage cases from beginning to end, organize complex case materials, and provide essential support through trial and other proceedings. This hybrid Seattle opportunity offers the chance to contribute your litigation experience in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain effective systems for collecting, organizing, and managing case materials.
• Review and analyze pleadings, correspondence, records, and other case documents; oversee evidence management.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, chronologies, and indices under attorney direction.
• Prepare exhibits and witness files for depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Manage eDiscovery databases, discovery processes, and document production.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and other parties to obtain and share case information.
• Support attorneys with end-to-end case management, team coordination, and trial preparation.
• Record time worked accurately using timekeeping software and maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Must-Have Skills:

• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing for and attending trials, hearings, mediations, or arbitrations.
• Advanced eDiscovery experience and familiarity with Everlaw, NextPoint, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, case economics, and case management techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal databases; ability to manage documents, discovery, and evidence effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and critical assessment skills.
• Ability to manage cases proactively with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with attorneys and teams.
• Associate or undergraduate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience demonstrating the required skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Orion, LiquidFiles, Westlaw OnePass, CourtTrax, ExpertTime, DM, NetDocs, Kofax, Power PDF, or similar legal technology.
• Experience supporting personal injury or general liability defense litigation.
• Familiarity with additional eDiscovery and litigation database tools.