Paralegal

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Johnson Graffe Keay Moniz And Wick - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our legal team at Johnson Graffe Keay Moniz & Wick. This role focuses on supporting attorneys in the defense of medical malpractice allegations by organizing and obtaining medical records, drafting medical chronologies, and managing communications with expert witnesses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using tools such as Westlaw and social media to gather relevant information for cases.
• File various documents in ProLaw.
• Draft correspondence to expert witnesses regarding their retention, providing them with records and assisting with scheduling.
• Assist with drafting and responding to written discovery, including interrogatories, production, and admission requests.
• Perform all aspects of obtaining medical records from facilities and employment records, including drafting stipulations for release or handling the process of sending out a subpoena for documents.
• Assist with redacting confidential information from documents submitted to opposing counsel or the Court.
• Draft pleadings for pre-trial filings of ER 904 Statements or Witness and Exhibits Lists.
• Collect documents for production under discovery requests.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Paralegal or in a similar role within a law firm or legal department, with a strong preference for working with medical records.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using ProLaw.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of ProLaw experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance