Litigation Paralegal

Patterson Buchanan Fobes and Leitch, Inc., P.S., a mid-sized downtown Seattle litigation firm, is searching for a civil litigation paralegal. A Paralegal certificate is required. We have a collaborative firm culture built on respect and integrity. PBFL is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive work environment both inside the firm and with the clients that we represent.

Patterson Buchanan is a regional law firm practicing in Washington and Oregon. We are known for our commitment to client service, and we pride ourselves on making each of our clients feel like our only client. Our team is made up of 46 dedicated individuals who excel at what they do. If you love the law as much as we do, we are looking for you! Come join our team with a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits. We offer a competitive salary with a bonus opportunity.

The role of the Litigation Paralegal is to assist attorneys in a broad range of substantive case management legal work. The Litigation Paralegal works in a team environment which may include one or more attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants. Responsibilities generally include managing discovery, supporting trials, and preparing documents and exhibits.

Knowledge of the following is required:

• Drafting records stipulations and subpoenas
• Procuring, reviewing, and managing investigations and discovery
• Case management
• Drafting medical chronologies, fact timelines, and summaries
• Assist with document production(s)
• Trial preparation and support

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while prioritizing multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and Washington State Court Rules and procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience working with eDiscovery software (Relativity, IPro, Everlaw, Exterro or similar systems) highly preferred.
• Experience with case management and billing software (CLEO, ProLaw, TimeMatters).