Senior Paralegal (Litigation/Labor & Employment)
Innovative Driven, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Innovative Driven is currently seeking a Senior Litigation & Labor Employment Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join the team at one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms!
This is a full-time role with core business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm. Overtime may be required to meet client needs. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days in the office. Travel will be required as needed.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal Assist attorneys in labor and employment arbitrations and administrative investigations and hearings. Develop case fact background, including interviewing and communicating with witnesses, and gathering evidence Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and document productions Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, privilege logs, productions, and plan for and execute e‑discovery strategies Prepare trial and arbitration notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and courtroom presentations Schedule depositions, hearings, and court appearances Coordinate with opposing counsel and court personnel Manage outside discovery vendors Facilitate case management, including motions, trial preparation, arbitration, collective bargaining negotiations, and mediation Prepare litigation budgets and portfolios Assist attorneys with preparation and administration of collective bargaining Assist in the analysis and preparation of wage and benefit information, and maintenance of proposal tracking and other bargaining records Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience with state and federal courts and/or administrative agencies, and a strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures Experience in a labor and employment practice preferred ABA‑approved paralegal certificate preferred Demonstrated experience with e‑discovery processes and document management Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software Electronic discovery experience and strong working knowledge with programs such as Relativity, Digital War Room, or similar software
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Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal Assist attorneys in labor and employment arbitrations and administrative investigations and hearings. Develop case fact background, including interviewing and communicating with witnesses, and gathering evidence Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and document productions Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, privilege logs, productions, and plan for and execute e‑discovery strategies Prepare trial and arbitration notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and courtroom presentations Schedule depositions, hearings, and court appearances Coordinate with opposing counsel and court personnel Manage outside discovery vendors Facilitate case management, including motions, trial preparation, arbitration, collective bargaining negotiations, and mediation Prepare litigation budgets and portfolios Assist attorneys with preparation and administration of collective bargaining Assist in the analysis and preparation of wage and benefit information, and maintenance of proposal tracking and other bargaining records Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience with state and federal courts and/or administrative agencies, and a strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures Experience in a labor and employment practice preferred ABA‑approved paralegal certificate preferred Demonstrated experience with e‑discovery processes and document management Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software Electronic discovery experience and strong working knowledge with programs such as Relativity, Digital War Room, or similar software
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