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Davis Wright Tremaine

Paralegal

Davis Wright Tremaine, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Description

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

to join our team in our

Seattle, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, or Richmond

offices.

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

This position provides support for an innovative client team that handles a variety of legal requests. Primary responsibilities include tracking and responding to legal requests such as subpoenas, small claims, and arbitration demands; working with clients to collect documents and data for production; overseeing tracking systems; data entry; and serving as a liaison with the client.Other tasks include drafting correspondence and escalating legal questions. This position must be detail oriented, exercise sound judgment, and possess strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments.

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:

Draft, format, and edit objections to subpoenas, correspondence with counsel, and other legal documentsResearch local rules and conduct basic Westlaw research for attorney reviewUse of electronic document review databases to search, review, and produce documentsCorrespondence with document vendors regarding document collection and review parametersTrack case dockets and deadlines for arbitrations and small claims and create first drafts of related filingsFrequent communication with counsel within and outside the firm; project team members; and clientsUse of client query tools or forms to collect documents or data for productionAnswer, screen, and respond to phone callsAccurately and completely record billable in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlinesInitiate conflict checksCollect, organize, and save data and documents on a daily basisEnter data into tracking systemsOther duties as assignedJoin us if you have:

3+ years as a litigation paralegal preferredA four-year college degreeInterest in technology in the workplace and technology companiesDemonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and independentlyStrong skills in word processing and computer use; ability to type 65 wpm with high accuracyHigh attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materialsHigh level of energy; able to follow instructions, work at a fast pace, and prioritize tasksAbility to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed mannerProficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat or NuanceExcellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skillsAvailable to work overtime as neededStrong communication skills in English, both verbal and writtenStrong analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAble to learn and work independently with limited supervisionExperience in a law firm, preferably supporting a multi-office environmentWho 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 State

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $77,000 to $110,000 ($39.49-$56.41 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.

California

The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $102,000 to $119,000 ($52.31-$61.03 hourly); and in San Francisco is $108,000 to $124,000 ($58.38-$63.59 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on 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, and an employee assistance program. 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.

New York

The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $99,000 to $117,000 ($54.40-$64.29 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, 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, and an employee assistance program. 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.District of Columbia

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is

$89,000 to $106,000 ($45.64-$54.36 hourly).

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, 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, and an employee assistance program. 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

.

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