Washington State Paralegal Association

About SGB:

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender (SGB) is a small law firm, founded over 50 years ago on the principle that ordinary people deserve first-rate lawyers when fighting against powerful interests. The firm is a leader in the areas of personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, civil rights, crime victim representation, and class actions targeting wage theft and consumer abuse. SGB is owned and operated by a group of Shareholders, who are actively engaged in the practice of law, stewardship of the business, and mentoring and supervising SGB attorneys and litigation staff. There are presently nine (9) Shareholders. At SGB, we understand that our success is a testament to the hard work of our employees and our steadfast commitment to civil justice. 

Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive, detailed-oriented, and tenacious paralegal for work on a variety of employment discrimination, wrongful death, and serious personal injury cases. The following are the job responsibilities for this position: 

• Communicate with clients, experts, and others in assisting attorneys with investigations and litigation.
  
• Collect, organize, and prepare documents or Electronically Stored Information (“ESI”) and other information for use in litigation.
  
• Schedule and calendar meetings and conference calls for attorneys.
  
• Monitor and calendar deadlines across cases and advise attorneys in advance of such deadlines to ensure they are met.
  
• Gather records from non-clients as directed by the attorneys (e.g., client medical records, public records, etc.).
  
• Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review.
  
• Download, organize, and analyze incoming production from defendants and save to client file and/or discovery database.
  
• Handle all deposition logistics (e.g. prepare notices, arrange for the court reporter, etc.).
  
• Assist attorneys in locating documents for use at deposition, in court filings, and at trial.
  
• Review and summarize documents, highlighting important information for attorneys.
  
• Draft chronologies and timelines for attorneys.
  
• Draft correspondence for attorney review.
  
• Prepare pleadings for attorney review.
  
• E-file materials with the court in compliance with court rules.
  
• Provide support to attorneys during trial preparation and trial.
  
• Other assistance as needed.
  

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience supporting a litigation practice.
  
• Working knowledge of state court rules, including electronic filing procedures.
  
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working under a deadline.
  
• Must have strong cooperation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, with self-motivation, initiative, and follow up.
  
• Ability to prioritize directions from supervising attorneys/paralegals.
  
• Aptitude for problem solving technology and software related questions.
  
• Always represent the firm in a professional and ethical manner.
  
• Strong, compassionate, and inclusive approach to teamwork.
  
• Experience with ProLaw and Digital War Room software preferred.
  
• A persistent interest in helping people seek justice.
  

Pay & Benefits

• Salary range of $70-90K, depending on experience.
  
• Annual performance-based bonus.
  
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
  
• Sabbatical program.
  
• 401(k) retirement plan, 401k matching, and profit-sharing.
  
• Life insurance.
  
• Personal education and training budget.
  
• Firm-sponsored ORCA card.
  

Reporting Relationships

The Paralegal reports directly to a SGB Shareholder.

Location & Schedule

SGB’s main office is in downtown Seattle on the 34th floor of the new Rainier Square Building at 401 Union Street. Most of our employees, including paralegals, work a hybrid schedule, with the option to work remotely up to three days a week. Additional in-office work, work during evening hours and weekends, and occasional overtime work should be expected, such as during a trial.

Inclusion

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender is a workplace of respect and inclusion; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to SGB’s Hiring Committee via email to:  Meliora@sgb-law.com

This posting will be open until November 6, 2024.

We look forward to hearing from you!