PARALEGAL - CONSTITUTIONAL & COMPLEX LITIGATION - CIVIL DIVISION

$81,578 - $95,077/Yr

City of Seattle

Full-time - Entry Level

101-250 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a litigation paralegal to support attorneys in the Constitutional and Complex Litigation Section. This role involves providing litigation support during both trial and appellate phases in various court actions, including City, State, and Federal courts. The paralegal will assist in managing pre-trial discovery, preparing court filings, and supporting attorneys in trial preparation, all while contributing to the office's commitment to justice and equity in the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform factual research, including document review and management.
• Manage pre-trial discovery, including preparation of discovery requests and responses.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials, including proofreading and cite-checking of briefs.
• Prepare trial notebooks and court copies.
• Assist in preparation of witness testimony, both oral and written.
• Prepare and complete court filings and service of documents.
• Manage court deadlines and review large volumes of records for responsiveness and redaction.
• Provide additional assistance to the section, office, and team as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and two years' experience performing paralegal duties, or a certification from a nationally accredited paralegal training institution with three years of related experience, or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background.
• Working knowledge of court rules in City, State, and Federal trial and appellate courts.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and track multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels and address complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and provide timely results.
• Proficiency in proofreading with attention to detail.
• Experience with case management software such as Nuix or Relativity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, 12 official holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• Sick leave and paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Opportunity to participate in a defined benefits retirement program.