Litigation Paralegal (Tacoma, WA)

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Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a busy caseload;
• Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases;
• Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs;
• Assisting with depositions and exhibit preparation
• Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications; Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).
• Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
• Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience is preferred for this position;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Familiarity with Court websites and efiling procedures;
• Well-developed organization and time management skills;
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information;
• Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload;
• Strong academic credentials;
• Willing and able to learn new software;
• Intellectual curiosity.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Paid Time Off - Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage - Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The pay range for this position is $41.21 - $46.70 per hour equivalent to $75,000 - $85,000 annually based on a 35-hour work week. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

Please take a moment to read our privacy notice.. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

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