Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary:

Beresford Booth is a full-service law firm with locations in Edmonds and Bothell, serving clients ranging from small start-up companies to families to growing businesses.  We are seeking a full-time litigation paralegal with at least three (3) years of Superior Court and/or Federal Court experience.  The position requires performance of substantive legal support work requiring sufficient knowledge of legal concepts, under the supervision of an attorney.

Technology:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Excellent word processing and formatting skills using Word.
• General technology competence is expected.
• PracticeMaster/TABS experience preferred.
  
  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Maintains a litigation checklist for active litigation.
• Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review:  complaints, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, and other pleadings or discovery. etc.
• Assists with preparation of motions (e.g. motions for summary judgment); checking deposition cites (at attorney instruction), assembling exhibits, and creating the appendix.
• Manages discovery for cases, including tracking documents produced and received, documents needed for case and documents preserved for privilege (at attorney instruction).
• Keeps attorneys up to date with reminders of court deadlines.
• Regularly prepares key document notebooks, motion notebooks, master chronologies, master cast of characters, deposition notebooks and identification of deposition exhibits.
• Coordinate docketing, scheduling, and filing court documents.
• Routinely reviews and follows up on client deadlines.
• Independently eFile documents in accordance with the federal and states’ court’s rules.
• Maintains familiarity with court procedures, including local rules.
• Keeps track of outstanding tasks and instructions.

Personal Attributes:

• Positive and professional attitude
• Proactive
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work cooperatively with a team
• Manage stress in challenging situations 
• Take pride and ownership over work 
• Maintain exceptional client service
• High level organizational skills and ability to multi-task

To Apply

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 2 weeks paid vacation, 10 paid holidays and a Costco membership.  The hourly rate is between $30.00 – $50.00 dependent upon experience. Please email your cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to: janellet@beresfordlaw.com.  *Beresford Booth is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.