Paralegal, Litigation
Ballard Spahr LLP
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Oregon • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per year
About the role
- Managing large and complex caseloads, including class action matters.
- Case organization and discovery.
- Fact gathering and research.
- Drafting legal documents and preparing correspondence for attorney review.
- Court document preparation and filing (electronic and paper) in all State and Federal Courts.
- Assisting with all phases of trial, arbitration, hearing, and depositions.
- Compiling, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Coordinating efforts with attorneys, clients, outside counsel, opposing counsel, other parties, and vendors.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
- Minimum of 7 years of law firm experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Experience handling class action litigation is highly desirable.
- Deep knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and electronic filing requirements.
- Proficiency in document management software (NetDocs), Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe PDF.
- Strong experience with electronic discovery platforms (Relativity) and docketing software (Court Alert) is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
- Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
- Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.
- Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
case organizationdiscoveryfact gatheringlegal document draftingcourt document preparationtrial assistancearbitrationdepositionsinformation analysisclass action litigation
Soft Skills
coordinationcommunication
Certifications
bachelor's degreeparalegal certificate