Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Paralegal - Litigation
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a
Paralegal - Litigation
to join our team in our
Seattle
office.We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.This position requires complex litigation experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative.At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.On a typical day you will:
Case Management
Proactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and statusWork with secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current informationOversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collectionsProofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited casesCoordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirementsResearch & Discovery
Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting researchManage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.)May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memorandaAssist with and participate in collection of client and other parties’ documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and filesConduct interviews of witnesses and file custodiansWork with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by vendorsDraft memoranda or other documents memorializing in detail the processes used in collecting and producing client documentsConduct initial review of client documents to determine responsiveness and relevance and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege; draft privilege logsPerform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documentsPrepare the preparation of exhibits for use at depositions and maintain a system to track marked exhibitsManage the collection and status of deposition transcripts; perform searches in the deposition full-text database; summarize deposition transcriptsPreparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings
Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition proceedings (tasks include, but are not limited to: preparation of exhibit and witness lists, designations of deposition testimony, preparation of the trial brief)Coordinate logistics with court personnel and other counselWork with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to select, prepare, and operate courtroom technology; coordinate set-up and use of technology with courtroom personnel and other counselAssist attorneys at trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition (e.g., track and manage trial exhibits, coordinate with witnesses, operate courtroom presentation tools, act as liaison with court personnel, and summarize trial testimony)Administrative Tasks
Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlinesAccurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm’s established deadlinesMaintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetingsAccept and perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedJoin us if you have:
5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position availableBachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skillKnowledge of court and agency procedures and rulesHighly developed skills in time and task managementHighly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm’s work product and client serviceAdvanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mailProficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case filesProficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirableExperience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferredPost-college level writing and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staffHigh degree of attention to detailFlexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasionWho We Are
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What’s in it For You?
DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
Choice of health and vision insurance plans2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service workDental planFertility and adoption benefitPaid sabbatical after 13 years of serviceTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsRetirement contributionThis job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Washington StateThe annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $90,000 to $125,000 ($46.15 - $64.10 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine – central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals – including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession – can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at
https://www.dwt.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion .Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email
humanresources_confidential@dwt.com .#LI-BA1#J-18808-Ljbffr
Paralegal - Litigation
to join our team in our
Seattle
office.We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.This position requires complex litigation experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative.At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.On a typical day you will:
Case Management
Proactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and statusWork with secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current informationOversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collectionsProofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited casesCoordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirementsResearch & Discovery
Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting researchManage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.)May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memorandaAssist with and participate in collection of client and other parties’ documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and filesConduct interviews of witnesses and file custodiansWork with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by vendorsDraft memoranda or other documents memorializing in detail the processes used in collecting and producing client documentsConduct initial review of client documents to determine responsiveness and relevance and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege; draft privilege logsPerform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documentsPrepare the preparation of exhibits for use at depositions and maintain a system to track marked exhibitsManage the collection and status of deposition transcripts; perform searches in the deposition full-text database; summarize deposition transcriptsPreparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings
Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition proceedings (tasks include, but are not limited to: preparation of exhibit and witness lists, designations of deposition testimony, preparation of the trial brief)Coordinate logistics with court personnel and other counselWork with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to select, prepare, and operate courtroom technology; coordinate set-up and use of technology with courtroom personnel and other counselAssist attorneys at trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition (e.g., track and manage trial exhibits, coordinate with witnesses, operate courtroom presentation tools, act as liaison with court personnel, and summarize trial testimony)Administrative Tasks
Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlinesAccurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm’s established deadlinesMaintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetingsAccept and perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedJoin us if you have:
5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position availableBachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skillKnowledge of court and agency procedures and rulesHighly developed skills in time and task managementHighly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm’s work product and client serviceAdvanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mailProficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case filesProficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirableExperience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferredPost-college level writing and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staffHigh degree of attention to detailFlexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasionWho We Are
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What’s in it For You?
DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
Choice of health and vision insurance plans2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service workDental planFertility and adoption benefitPaid sabbatical after 13 years of serviceTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsRetirement contributionThis job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Washington StateThe annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $90,000 to $125,000 ($46.15 - $64.10 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine – central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals – including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession – can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at
https://www.dwt.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion .Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email
humanresources_confidential@dwt.com .#LI-BA1#J-18808-Ljbffr