Our client is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support class actions and other complex matters for institutional clients. This remote contract role is based in Bellevue and requires availability for West Coast business hours, with the opportunity to contribute across case management, discovery, and proceedings support.
The Work
- Act as a central coordination point for litigation team communications, assignments, deadlines, status updates, and matter information; maintain organized, current case files and document collections.
- Review complex documents and evidence related to class action claims, perform legal and factual research, and prepare clear memoranda or summaries of findings.
- Coordinate document collection with clients and other parties, track collections, support defensible electronic discovery, conduct responsiveness and privilege review, and prepare privilege logs.
- Draft initial discovery requests and responses, pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents; proofread work and verify citations against authorities, evidence, and applicable court requirements.
- Manage deposition materials, including marked exhibits and transcripts; conduct database searches and prepare transcript summaries for the litigation team.
- Coordinate court filings, calendar accuracy, and procedural requirements across applicable jurisdictions, working with docketing personnel and legal support teams.
- Support trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions by preparing exhibits, witness lists, and testimony designations; coordinating logistics; and managing exhibits, witnesses, and presentation technology.
- Collaborate with attorneys, legal support professionals, court personnel, other counsel, and trial support vendors to deliver responsive client service.
What You Bring
- At least five years of paralegal experience focused on class action or complex commercial litigation at a mid-sized or large law firm.
- Strong knowledge of applicable court and agency rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
- Advanced case, project, and deadline management skills, with excellent organization, analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills, including the ability to check legal citations and comply with Bluebook or court-specific requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, and other legal research tools.
- A bachelor’s degree and completion of a paralegal program of study, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skill consistent with state requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, service-focused team environment, handle sensitive and confidential materials, and remain composed under pressure.
- Availability for remote work averaging 37.5 hours per week, West Coast business hours, and potential week-to-week variation; residency in an eligible state is required.
Why Consider It
This role offers hands-on involvement across the life of complex litigation, from case coordination and discovery through trial and other proceedings, with meaningful responsibility for keeping matters organized and supporting client-facing work.
The position is remote, anticipates full-time hours, and has an initial six-month term with potential renewal, though continued work is not guaranteed.
The Washington hourly range is $40–$60, adjusted for experience and job-related factors, and the contract position is benefits-eligible.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.