Class Action/Complex Litigation Paralegal (LT1479025SF) Seattle, Washington
| Salary: | USD40 - USD55 per hour |
Beacon Hill's client, a national plaintiffs' law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its class action practice in Seattle, WA, on either a temporary or temporary-to-direct-hire basis. Candidates with class action experience or strong complex litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Location: Hybrid - Seattle, WA 98101 (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
- Start: ASAP
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Employment Type Options:
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Temporary
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Temporary-to-Direct Hire (open-ended, with potential for direct-hire conversion based on business needs)
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Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
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Pay: $40–$55/hour, depending on experience
Qualifications:
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3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
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Class action experience preferred; strong complex litigation experience will also be considered
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Knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court procedures and electronic filing systems
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Strong drafting, proofreading, research, and organizational skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation support applications
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Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys and staff
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Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
Responsibilities:
- Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
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Cite-check briefs, apply Bluebook rules, and format documents according to court requirements
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Assist with discovery and e-discovery, including document searches, Bates numbering, redactions, and production and privilege logs
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Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw or LexisNexis
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Handle e-filing, service, calendaring, and electronic case file maintenance
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Prepare deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial materials, and coordinate exhibits and logistics
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Communicate with clients and class members to gather and convey information