Paralegal/Legal Secretary Job at W3Global in Washington

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We are a leading plaintiff-side consumer and employment law firm dedicated to championing employee and consumer rights and achieving justice for workers and consumers across Washington State. We specialize in complex, high-stakes class action and collective action litigation against some of the nation's largest companies. Our team is collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to providing the highest level of legal representation. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Paralegal to join our remote team and play a critical role in our most significant cases.

Position Summary

The Senior Paralegal will provide comprehensive litigation support on all phases of our employment and consumer class action caseload, from case inception and investigation through discovery, class certification, settlement, and trial. The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented professional with substantial experience in complex litigation, particularly class actions in state and federal court. Working with a high degree of autonomy, this individual will manage large volumes of data and documents, serve as a key point of contact for class members, and provide essential support to our attorneys.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Case Management: Manage the full lifecycle of class action cases, including maintaining the case calendar, tracking deadlines, and organizing electronic case files in our document management system.
• Discovery:
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admission.
• Oversee and conduct large-scale document reviews and analysis using e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Concordance).
• Prepare for and summarize depositions, including creating witness files and exhibit lists.
• Draft and issue subpoenas for records and testimony.
• Class Certification:
• Assist attorneys in drafting motions for class certification and other key pleadings.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data related to putative class members.
• Draft and manage declarations from clients and putative class members.
• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for class members, handling inquiries with professionalism and compassion, and providing case updates.
• Legal Research & Writing: Conduct factual research and preliminary legal research. Cite-check, bluebook, and proofread complex legal briefs, motions, and other court filings.
• Settlement & Trial Preparation:
• Assist with the administration of class action settlements, including calculating potential damages, preparing notice documents, and managing communications with claims administrators.
• Prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, managing witness lists, and assisting with the preparation of trial binders and demonstratives.
  
  

Required

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 7+ years of paralegal experience in a litigation-focused role.
• Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience in employment and/or consumer law and class action litigation.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep understanding of Washington State and Federal court rules, civil procedure, and e-discovery processes.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Hands-on experience with case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase) and e-discovery platforms.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, proactively, and effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Must be a resident of Washington State.
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Specific experience with plaintiff-side employment class actions is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis related to class member information and damages modeling.
• Experience with the administration of class action settlements.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

In compliance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the expected hourly pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00 per hour. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Computer/Phone provided
• Paid opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education (CLE)
• A collaborative and supportive remote work culture
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Experience

• employment law or class action: 3 years (Preferred)
  
  

Location:

• Washington State (Required)
  
  

Work Location: Remote

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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