Legal Services, Law Firm

Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Seattle, WAHybridFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$62,400–$83,200 /yrPosted 9 days ago

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Required skills

paralegal
litigation
personal injury
pleadings
motions
appellate documents
court filings
medical records
hearings
deadlines

Nice to have

personal injury experience

Role summary

The Advocates, a personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Seattle office. This role supports clients from discovery through trial, acting as the main client contact and assisting attorneys with case preparation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing discovery, organizing evidence, coordinating with witnesses, and providing trial support. The ideal candidate is a skilled organizer, calm under pressure, a curious investigator, and compassionate towards clients. A hybrid work schedule is offered after 90 days.

Who We Are

The Advocates is a growing personal injury law firm with offices across the United States. We represent people injured in accidents, and we treat every client with care and respect. Our team cares about the people who come to us for help, and we work hard to get them the best possible results.

About the Role

Our Pacific Northwest office in Seattle is hiring an experienced, mission-driven Litigation Paralegal to join our Washington litigation team. You'll be a key member of a close-knit group of attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and staff who are all dedicated to supporting our clients through their recovery.

In this role, you'll support cases from discovery through trial, and you'll be the main point of contact for the clients we represent. If you're a skilled problem-solver who wants to grow your litigation experience on a client-centered team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court

Review and organize medical records and bills

Calendar hearings and deadlines, manage case files, and coordinate with witnesses and experts

Manage incoming and outgoing discovery requests accurately and on time

Organize exhibits, trial notebooks, documents, evidence, and briefs and appendices

Provide in-trial support: manage exhibits and trial filings, handle requests from the court and opposing counsel, and serve as witness liaison

Gather and analyze information from a variety of sources to help build each case

Serve as the main point of contact for clients: provide regular case updates, support case management, and guide them through discovery responses and depositions

What You Bring

Required

3+ years of experience as a paralegal or in an equivalent professional administrative role

Preferred

1+ years of personal injury experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

You're likely a great fit if you are:

A sharp organizer who can untangle complex case details, keep meticulous records, and keep workflows running smoothly

Calm under pressure and able to juggle competing deadlines without losing accuracy

A curious investigator who digs into research and turns it into clear, useful information for attorneys

Compassionate and professional with injured people and their families during some of the hardest times of their lives

Location, Schedule & Travel

Hybrid schedule: After 90 days of employment, you'll work 3 days a week in our Seattle office (98121) and 2 days a week from home.

You must be able to attend in-person trials in Washington State.

Compensation & Benefits

$30.00 - $40.00 / hour, equivalent to $62,400 - $83,200 annually

401(k) with an employer match of up to 4%, starting after one year of employment

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, with optional buy-up plans

3 weeks of PTO in year one, and uncapped PTO starting in year four

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/transit benefit

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