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.  Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys.  Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.

This role 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 in the workplace. We make career development a priority and provide access to expansive professional development training programs.

Essential Functions:

Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters

Summarizes complex legal documents

Organizes and indexes case files

Determines and calendars deadlines

Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision

Files pleadings with court clerk

Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints

Drafts a variety of legal documents

Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file

Prepares for mediations and trials

Assists Attorneys at trial

Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions

Communicates with witnesses and experts

Scheduling

Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Requirements:

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university

4+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice

Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, 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.

Benefits:

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 benefits below. 

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Firm Overview:

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 56 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 and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.