Paralegal

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Beveridge & Diamond seeks a litigation Paralegal to support the firm’s attorneys, primarily in its Seattle, WA office.

We seek a career-oriented individual with experience in supporting attorneys in our busy Litigation practice group. Strong project management, research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communications skills are required for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage electronic and paper discovery

Project management (i.e., managing to deliverables and milestones: on time and within budget, meeting business and client needs)

Investigate facts, research law, and prepare documents as directed by attorneys

Review legal documents and conduct factual analysis

Summarize legal documents and data

Create privilege logs

Perform wide variety of research and data compilation

Assist in preparing reports, affidavits, correspondences, declarations and complaints

Proofread, check accuracy of quotes and cite formats in legal documents

Review local court rules and identify filing requirements

Conduct electronic and paper filing with court

Research and determine event deadlines and calendar same

Assist attorney in preparation for depositions; attend depositions; prepare deposition digests

Assist attorneys in trial, mediations, arbitrations or other forms of ADR

Communicate and coordinate with witnesses and experts

Enter billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Other duties as assigned such as marketing, RFP response, practice team, presentation and event support and assist library, conflicts and other miscellaneous duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation experience

Familiarity with major ediscovery platforms such as CasePoint, Relativity

Knowledge of electronic filings (state and federal), as well as court rules and procedures, litigation terminology and documentation

Computer proficiency, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Flexibility to work late and travel (locally and nationally) as needed

Ability to retrieve and distribute print volumes, push and pull packages and books weighing up to 30 pounds, and ability to retrieve objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high and replace same

Paralegal certificate a plus

Project management certificate a plus

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular person. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume to Alex Mesmer, Paralegal Manager, at

Company info

Beveridge & Diamond PC
Website : http://www.bdlaw.com