Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Job description:
Perkins coie is an international am law 50 firm recognized for leadership in the legal profession, including fortune magazine’s best companies to work forWe are dedicated to our people and believe our employees are the heart and soul of the firmWe emphasize the importance of hiring, developing and retaining high-quality individuals that are driven to make a positive impact at the firmWe are able to do this by creating and maintaining competitive programs while fostering a company culture that promotes diversity, respect, service, growth and recognitionWe offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits packageOur paralegals have a flexible work schedule with the option to mostly work remotely.
We are looking for two paralegals to join our seattle location in a hybrid work arrangementThis role will assist litigation lawyers with all phases of litigation case support including document/information management, factual analysis, discovery, and trial support.
Essential functions
Maintain positive contact with clients and observe confidentiality of client matters.
Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, and documentsPrepare case/matter and attorney notebooks.
Summarize articles, reports, witness statements, and depositions.
Conduct factual and legal research and analysis.
Obtain factual information from clients and third parties, including governmental agencies.
Perform database input and retrieval.
Draft and revise legal documents and correspondence.
Coordinate service of process and/or filings with public entities.
Prepare material for in-house and outside distribution.
Manage distribution of data and materials.
Coordinate and attend client conferences, document productions, depositions, closings, and other transactions.
Keep track of case/matter deadlines.
Review, organize, and coordinate agreements and remittances.
Create and maintain case spreadsheets and charts.
Maintain practice group form files and systems.
Prepare material for photocopying.
Keep accurate time records.
Required skills
Thorough knowledge of all phases of litigation, discovery, and trial procedures.
Strong case management skills and technical skills.
Knowledge of complex litigation practice such as removals from state to federal court, consolidation of proceedings, and the mdl process.
Demonstrated skills in document /information management.
Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with firm lawyers and staff, client personnel, and other professionals.
Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with billing procedures and financial accounting.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and concurrent deadlines.
Work well under pressure and independently.
Experience with relativity, disco, leapfile, dropbox, and sharepoint.
Preferred skills
Medical record review and summary experience preferred.
Education & experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Working environment
This position will work in a hybrid environment based out of our seattle office.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hearThe employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and armsThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focusReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
