The Blankenship Law Firm, PLLC, a well-respected firm in Seattle. We have a wide scope of practice with an emphasis in employee side employment law and are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team. The firm’s environment emphasizes teamwork, congeniality, and a passion for serving our clients. We offer excellent opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits and interesting high-profile cases.

Responsibilities:

· Provide technical and administrative support for a small team of attorneys in all phases of case development:

· Perform daily case management tasks, such as maintaining general contact with clients, verifying case deadlines and organizing key case materials.

· Conduct legal and factual research. Analyze, summarize and compile timelines and memos regarding findings.

· Oversee the litigation docketing and actively communicate deadlines to attorneys.

· Draft, edit, finalize and file pleadings.

· Assist with all stages of discovery including preparation of written discovery requests and responses, document collection, reviewing and summarizing documents, managing document databases, preparing privilege logs, and coordinating with vendors.

· Prepare documents and exhibits for mediations and court hearings/trials.

Desired Skills and Experience:

· Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and independently, while being proactive in prioritizing multiple projects to meet deadlines.

· Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills

· Strong organizational skills and ability to streamline processes and procedures

· 2 plus years of civil litigation experience preferred.

· Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

· Flexibility for overtime required.

· Familiarity with employment law in state and federal courts, as well as a working knowledge of Federal and Washington State Court Rules and procedures, a plus

How to apply:

To be considered, please include the following when applying:

· Resume

The Blankenship Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

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