Litigation Paralegal

Description

GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific Northwest with more than 170 employees across 10 physical locations. We offer career growth, stability, and a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional success.

Our firm is known for its professionalism, ethics, and expertise in handling serious personal injury cases, including automobile collisions, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. We are committed to serving diverse communities through employee-led programs and events, and our attorneys and staff are passionate about providing skilled and compassionate advocacy for our clients.

At GLP Attorneys, we foster a workplace where all individuals can thrive, and our core values of Commitment, Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community guide everything we do. Recognized multiple times with Best Places to Work and Best Of awards, GLP Attorneys is committed to creating an exceptional workplace culture where employees feel valued and supported.
 

Position Overview: GLP Attorneys is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in the Spokane office. This is a full-time, in-office position with the potential of offering a hybrid schedule post-training. The regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support throughout the litigation process, including managing client communication, drafting legal documents, and supporting cases for and during trial. This role plays an important part in keeping cases organized, on track, and moving forward through the litigation process. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. The Litigation Paralegal supports multiple legal teams by assisting with complex litigated personal injury cases that are being prepared for trial and provides support to the trial team when or if the cases go to trial. This position requires the ability to work proactively, anticipate case needs, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

In this position, you will:

• Work closely with attorneys and legal teams to support a litigation caseload.
• Manage client communication and maintain relationships with clients, healthcare providers, and other involved parties.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and responses to discovery for attorney review.
• Draft motions, responses, and replies, and assist with legal research and memoranda.
• Maintain and organize case files, including pleadings and discovery.
• Retain and coordinate with expert witnesses.
• Review and evaluate medical records.
• Prepare ER 904 and other trial documents.
• Assist in trial preparation and provide support during trial.
• Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a high-volume environment. 
• Exercise independent judgment to identify issues, recommend next steps, and support case strategy.

Qualified candidates should have experience, including:

• A minimum of two years of litigation experience.
• Experience in plaintiffs’ personal injury law.
• Litigation and trial experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently, identify and resolve problems, and effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records and working with expert witnesses.

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly base pay range for this position is $30.00 to $45.00 per hour. Compensation is determined using local, national, and industry-specific data and is based on location.  It will be adjusted based on experience, education, and skills of the selected candidate.

GLP Attorneys offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit-sharing features. The firm sponsors 100% of the employee premium for those enrolled in the HSA preferred medical plan and contributes toward dependent coverage. Additional benefits include paid vacation, paid sick/safe time, paid holidays, a floating birthday and flexible holiday, firm-sponsored bonus days, paid parental leave, anniversary bonuses, continued education and tuition reimbursement, public transportation and parking subsidies, wellness programming, and opportunities to participate in firm committees and community involvement initiatives.

How to Apply: Thank you for your interest in a career with GLP Attorneys! Please include a cover letter and your salary requirements with your resume.

GLP Attorneys is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.