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Title : Litigation Paralegal - Discovery

Location : Washington - Seattle
Refer to Job # MHKE782920

This high-powered, long-established firm offers great opportunities for top-notch candidates seeking rapid growth and high volume in intellectual property and dozens of other challenging practices. We really have a lot of good things to say about this firm because the firm seems to consistently set a high mark for itself in numerous, numerous categories. For example, the attorneys in this firm are all almost universally very nice people to work with and this firm puts a real powerful emphasis on quality of life issues for both its associates and partners. Without exception, the firm’s attorneys claim they are treated with a tremendous amount of respect – the firm is genuinely interested in making long-term relationships with people. Management is extraordinarily introspective about the candidates they interview – according to one candidate, the firm is “almost philosophical” in its approach towards recruiting. Attorneys here typically bill in the 1800 range.
Litigation Paralegal - Discovery The candidate must have experience, including drafting discovery responses and creating and managing databases and imaging systems. In this role, you will operate in a collaborative team environment focused on supporting key firm technology clients. Serve as the focal point for team communications and information on project assignments. Oversee creation and maintenance of databases tracking third-party discovery requests. Provide direction regarding handling of subpoenas and other legal requests. Triage legal issues and escalate to attorneys, as needed. Check conflicts, assign matters, prepare draft responses and objections to discovery demands. Supervise work of paralegal assistants and provide training as needed, Interact directly with client representatives while carrying out discovery tasks. Develop extensive client knowledge and help direct the work of the client team. Collect and review client data, potentially including through database tools provided by clients. Conduct initial review of client documents and emails to determine responsiveness and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege. Perform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documents. Prepare documents or data for production, with a focus on responsiveness and privacy concerns. Respond to counsel regarding status of discovery responses, and escalate matters to attorneys as needed. Accurately and completely record billable time in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm's announced deadlines. Accurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm's established deadlines Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetings. Accept and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Proficiency in the use of document retention databases like Relativity and in tracking systems like SharePoint are required. Experience with discovery requests covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act is a plus. 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and a Bachelor's degree is helpful, but we are open to candidates from non-traditional backgrounds who have transferrable skills to succeed.
 
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