Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

The role of the Litigation Paralegal at Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch is to assist attorneys in a broad range of substantive case management legal work. The Litigation Paralegal works in a team environment which may include one or more attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants. Responsibilities generally include managing discovery, supporting trials, and preparing documents and exhibits.

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc., P.S., is a mid‑sized regional law firm practicing in Washington and Oregon. We are primarily located in downtown Seattle but practice throughout the region. We have a collaborative firm culture built on respect and skill development as a practitioner. PBFL is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive work environment both inside the firm and with the clients that we represent.

• Drafting records stipulations and subpoenas
• Procuring, reviewing, and managing investigations and discovery
• Case management
• Drafting medical chronologies, fact timelines, and summaries
• Assist with document production(s)
• Trial preparation and support

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while prioritizing multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills
• Knowledge of Federal and Washington State Court Rules and procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience working with eDiscovery software (Relativity, IPro, Everlaw, Exterro or similar systems) highly preferred
• Experience with case management and billing software (CLEO, Pro Law, Time Matters)

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance