Litigation Paralegal- Seattle

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our litigation practice in our Seattle office. OMW is a multi-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients for over 100 years. OMW takes pride in providing exceptional legal services while, at the same time, also offering its employees a professional, friendly and inclusive culture.

OMW emphasizes a collaborative, team approach to the delivery of exceptional legal services and is seeking applicants who are like-minded with strong research and writing skills, superior academic credentials, and the ability to work closely with multiple attorneys and staff. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, ability to prioritize and manage deadlines, have strong verbal and written communication skills and be detail oriented with excellent proof-reading ability.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of four years of experience in the following areas:

• Assisting with preparation of arguments and drafting legal documents (pleadings, motions, stipulations, discovery requests and responses, complaints, demand letters, etc.)
• Communicating with clients, potential clients, opposing counsel and their assistants, witnesses, court reporters, court officials, messenger services, etc.
• Identifying, locating and interviewing relevant witnesses and experts
• Investigating cases through requesting and reviewing relevant documents, analyzing documents and legal issues and performing fact checking
• Performing legal research; locating cases, opinions, reports and other pertinent information
• Working with ESI vendors to manage the collection, review, and production of documents requested and produced in discovery
• Reviewing, organizing and assisting with the production of discovery documents in electronic document review and production platforms
• Summarizing legal documents, medical records, employment records, etc.
• Organizing and maintaining document files and case materials
• Assisting with trial, pretrial, and motions preparations

Ogden Murphy Wallace offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year, paid family leave, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 a year. Other compensation includes an annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution and bonus consideration. We encourage professional development by providing programs, training, and opportunities to do interesting work.

Ogden Murphy Wallace is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, vendors and clients. OMW is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Shari Tipp, Human Resources Director, at [email protected] or 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5600, Seattle, WA 98104. We look forward to hearing from you!