Litigation Paralegal

Job overview

The Litigation Paralegal works under a hybrid arrangement in Schwabe’s Seattle, WA office: remote work is allowed Monday and Friday, with office work Tuesday through Thursday. The first 30 days are in person Monday through Friday. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000 per year. The role provides paralegal support to attorneys in the firm’s litigation practice. The paralegal manages litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal, prepares legal documents, and coordinates discovery and trial preparation. The role also supports creditors’ rights matters and communicates with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses to help attorneys advance cases.

What you'll do

• Manage complex litigation cases from inception through trial and appeal
• draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other substantive legal documents
• support creditors’ rights activities, including bankruptcy filings and monitoring, judgment collection, and foreclosure matters
• oversee discovery, document review, vendor coordination, and strategy recommendations
• lead trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and courtroom support
• assist with settlement and mediation materials
• communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation paralegal

seattle wa

hybrid

litigation practice

trial preparation

pleadings and motions

discovery management

creditors’ rights

bankruptcy filings

e-discovery

client communication

$80k–$100k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• long-term disability
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• transit subsidy
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule allows work from home Monday and Friday and office work Tuesday through Thursday; first 30 days are in person Monday through Friday. Requires 3+ years of related experience; an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or similar is strongly preferred, with equivalent education, training, and experience potentially considered.

About the employer

SCHWABE is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Legal Services. Sector: 54.