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Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

Earthjustice Aug 14,2018 Aug 13,2018 Location Seattle WA
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 3 yrs required

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Litigation Assistant II Responsibilities: Prepares documents for filing in court and before agencies, including: formatting for compliance with court rules; proofreading, bluebooking, and cite-checking; Preparing tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, and exhibit lists; and. Filing and serving. Performs basic legal and factual research. Calendaring Has command of the local, administrative, and ECF rules in courts where litigation is pending. Maintains pleadings, general litigation, and correspondence files. Prepares filings, including filing checklist, table of contents, table of authorities, and all supplemental documents needed for filing. Creates tables and exhibits to be used in comments, court documents and presentations. Assists in creation of and process of public records requests (FOIA) and Administrative Records. Assists in trial preparation when necessary. Takes initiative in drafting certain pleadings for attorneys (i.e. entry of appearances, various notices, substitutions and withdrawals, and Pro Hac Vice motions and orders). Reception duties, which include greeting and/or directing guests. Sorts and distributes in-coming mail with Office Manager. Dispatches incoming calls as required. Assists with planning of office events.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience. 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a litigation setting. Outstanding organizational skills. Excellent computer skills, specifically expertise with Word, Adobe, Excel, and with one or more document management programs. Excellent command of spelling, punctuation, grammar. Outstanding written communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills. Familiarity with general rules of civil procedure and progression of litigation through the court system, with the ability to read and interpret local, ECF and administrative rules of court. Experience e-filing in superior, district, court of appeals, and supreme court levels. Attention to detail under pressure. Ability to solve problems proactively and creatively. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks individually and in a team setting. Excellent proofreader. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. Ability to meet deadlines, often under pressure. Flexibility in work schedule, when necessary. Familiarity and comfortable using technology. Must be a self-starter, team player, and multi-tasker.

Additional info

Send Resume, 1/2 page cover letter that addresses why are drawn to mission and qualifications for the role with 3 references. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

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