Ogletree Deakins
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
Enter 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, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Brooklyn Butler at brooklyn.butler@ogletree.com with “[Position Title] – [Location]
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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
Enter 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, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Brooklyn Butler at brooklyn.butler@ogletree.com with “[Position Title] – [Location]
#J-18808-Ljbffr