Paralegal - Personal Injury
Seattle, WA
Hybrid (in-office 3x a week)
Our client, a personal injury law firm is looking for a Paralegal to support their dedicated and knowledgeable litigation team. This role will play an essential part in managing cases from start to finish and is ideal for a detail-oriented, motivated professional who enjoys collaborating with attorneys and taking on meaningful responsibility in a dynamic legal environment.
The ideal candidate is sharp, detailed, and experienced in managing a demanding caseload with minimal supervision. Prior litigation experience is required (including trial prep) and familiarity with personal injury experience highly preferred.
Paralegal Responsibilities:
- Oversee personal injury cases from initial intake through trial preparation and court proceedings.
- Communicate regularly with clients through phone, email, and virtual meetings to provide updates and guidance.
- Liaise with courts, opposing counsel, and external agencies as needed.
- Manage electronic filing, service, and document organization using ECF/ECR systems.
- Maintain accurate calendars for hearings, deadlines, meetings, and depositions.
- Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
- Anticipate attorney needs and help plan next steps in case strategy.
- Monitor case expenses and coordinate subrogation matters.
- Examine medical and agency records to support case evaluation.
- Handle e-discovery and compile demand packages, medical summaries, and chronologies.
- Assist with trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses, organizing exhibits, preparing jury instructions, and supporting trial presentations.
Paralegal Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of law firm experience, litigation required, personal injury preferred.
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and legal case management software, typing 70+ wpm preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple deadlines, and work independently or in a team.
- Professional, calm under pressure, and discreet with confidential information.
- Positive, proactive attitude and open to mentoring and supporting colleagues.
Company Benefits:
- 100% employee paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid time-off and holidays
- 401k + contributions
- Free parking
Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 + bonus