Paralegal

Position Summary

The Seattle office of Ogletree Deakins, a premier global labor and employment law firm representing management in all types of employment‑related matters, has an exciting full‑time opportunity for a Paralegal to join its growing office. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist attorneys. It does not require travel and offers a hybrid work schedule after a preliminary period.

Our office is collegial and professional, with a commitment to mutual respect. We prioritize career development and provide access to expansive professional development training programs.

• Research law, investigate facts, and independently prepare documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Summarize complex legal documents.
• Organize and index case files.
• Determine and calendar deadlines.
• Perform wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision.
• File pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Draft a variety of legal documents.
• Prepare affidavits or documents and maintain document file.
• Prepare for mediations and trials.
• Assist attorneys at trial.
• Assist attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicate with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling.
• Enter billing and expense data into firm system in a timely manner.

• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal research tools (Lexis‑Nexis, West Law, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems).

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $51,500 and $98,500. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Life, Dental & Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

If you have questions, please e‑mail Brooklyn Butler at  with “[Position Title] – [Location]” in the subject line. Applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment‑related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category.

Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Law Practice