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Paralegal (Personal Injury Arbitration)

Seattle, Washington

Who We Are 

The Advocates are a rapidly growing personal injury law firm with branches across the United States. We are dedicated to representing victims of accidents with professionalism and respect. Our team genuinely cares about and has empathy for the people who seek our help, and we are driven to get them the best results possible.  

The Pacific Northwest branch, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is looking for a driven litigation paralegal to be a part of our team. You would become a vital part of a close-knit group of attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and staff who all share a profound dedication to supporting our clients throughout their recovery journeys. 

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.advocateslaw.com/ 

Our Ideal Candidate 

We are looking for a litigation paralegal who desires to be an integral part of a talented litigation team that focuses on the clients themselves, as well as their cases. A perfect fit would be someone who is a skilled problem-solver, has a history of working hard, doing the right thing even if it means the more difficult path, and appreciates the connection between details and client success. Moreover, the perfect candidate must also be emotionally and intellectually sharp. This position requires significant mental focus and acuity, along with the ability to both quickly learn and retain information. 

Responsibilities

  • Draft various pleadings, including but not limited to complaints and motions, and file them with western Washington courts
  • Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and contacting witnesses/experts/physicians
  • Managing caseloads and calendars for multiple attorneys, ensuring that all local/county specific deadlines are calendared and followed.
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and arbitration evidence binders
  • Coordinate with and interview clients for discovery requests such as interrogatories, requests for admission, etc.  
  • Coordinate with and interview witnesses (factual and damages witnesses)
  • Gathering relevant information from a variety of sources (court rules, Westlaw, etc.)
  • Point of contact for clients: consistent and professional communication for case updates, case management, coordinating depositions, etc. 

Experience and Professional Background 

  • 1-3 years civil litigation experience as a paralegal (preferred)
  • 1+ years of personal injury experience (required)
  • History of proven attention to detail and ability to maintain standards
  • Experience being meticulous in record keeping
  • The ability to think deductively, extrapolate information, and shift cognitively between the general and the concrete.  

Compensation

  • $28.00 - $35.00/hr
  • Health, Dental, and Vision care up to 100% employer paid (Buy up options available)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 3 Weeks PTO in your first year, Uncapped PTO in year 3
  • 401(k) matching up to 4% (after 1 year)
  • 50% Paid ORCA transit card

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