Paralegal

HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

Seattle, WA

HKM Employment Attorneys LLP is a premier, national plaintiffs employment law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individual employees in cutting edge employment law cases across the United States and fighting for workers’ rights in complex muti-state class actions. HKM has recently expanded in Montana and continues to grow throughout the United States.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time paralegal to support our Washington and Montana offices. We seek a dynamic individual who brings an attitude of success to their work, shares a passion for advocating for employees and who is looking for an engaging work environment. We work as a team but require independent work ethic and motivation while encouraging autonomy and an ability to deliver results for our clients.

This position is open to a remote hire with some travel necessary. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration to jobs@hkm.com with the subject line stating: Montana/Seattle Paralegal. We offer a competitive base salary, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Case Management
Draft and finalize pleadings
E-File in various courts in Montana, Washington, and occasionally Oregon
Download, organize and appropriately save incoming productions from defendants
Work with clients to gather responsive documents to discovery
Schedule and track case deadlines
Provide support to attorneys during trial preparation and trial
Assist with deposition preparation
Assist in updating and creating standard operating procedures
Proofread, format and finalize correspondence
Organize, label and track discovery productions from opposing counsel
Assist in administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

Preferred 3+ year with civil litigation experience
Excellent attention to detail
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
Preferred familiarity with programs such as Monday, Clio, Eve Legal, various ediscovery platforms
Experience with Washington civil rules and procedures with a preference of experience Montana.
Ability to research and interpret local civil rules and procedure
Knowledge of Federal Civil Procedure
Preferred Experience in employment law

Lines of Communication

This position will work closely with our litigation teams in Washington, Oregon, and Montana and will report to Practice Group Manager, Taylor Yates and Managing Partner, Jason Rittereiser.

Benefits