Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Seattle, WA at Lawyers for Justice
Description
The Paralegal will join our expansion into the State of Washington, supporting a talented team of Seattle-based professionals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, drafting and filing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits, and researching statutes, regulations, and case law. Our caseload throughout Washington is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Organizes, enters and cross-references documents in a computerized database.
- Prepares discovery requests and responses.
- Assists general counsel organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Paralegal certificate
- Must have 5 years of experience.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
About Lawyers for Justice
Lawyers for Justice, P.C. is a growing plaintiffs-side law firm expanding its national footprint. A powerhouse in wage-and-hour class and representative action litigation, the firm represents employees and consumers in complex matters against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries.
Our attorneys litigate significant cases in state and federal courts involving wage-and-hour violations, unfair business practices, discrimination, and other employment and consumer matters. Lawyers for Justice has recovered more than $1.5 billion on behalf of employees and consumers, reflecting the scale and impact of the firm’s work, and was recently named a 2026 Global Recognition Awards “Best Workplaces” winner.
Title: Paralegal
Company: Lawyers for Justice
Location: Seattle, WA
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