Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

FAVROS | LAW Tacoma (Hybrid)

About the Company

Fain Anderson VanDerhoef Rosendahl O'Halloran Spillane PLLC (FAVROS|LAW), a leading Puget Sound litigation firm with offices in Seattle and Tacoma, is seeking a strong litigation paralegal in our Tacoma office. Ideal candidates will possess recent experience with full cycle management of civil litigation cases, from inception through settlement or trial. Medical malpractice experience is a plus. This position has an annual 1400 billable hours requirement. If you are looking for a collegial workplace where staff and attorneys work hard and care about one another, this is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare chronologies of medical records.
• Communicate directly with clients, attorneys, court personnel, experts and other legal professionals.
• Prepare authorizations and stipulations for record retrieval.
• Draft correspondence, memorandum, discovery, pleadings and other documents.
• Manage deadlines to ensure efficient case development.
• Prioritize, review, organize and summarize a high volume of medical records.
• Conduct medical, jury verdict and expert witness research.
• Manage the discovery process.
• Provide case status updates to the team on a regular basis.
• Assist with trial preparation and deposition prep as needed.
• Other tasks as needed.

Required Skills

• 3+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal, ideally with medical malpractice or insurance defense matters.
• Knowledge of Washington state local and state court rules.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of the discovery process.
• Experience with trial preparation (preferred).
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well as a team or individually.
• Proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines preferred.
• Experience billing time.
• Excellent attention to detail and superior ability to prioritize!

What We Offer

• A highly competitive base salary ranging from $75,000-90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• A comprehensive benefits package including potential for annual bonus, health and dental benefits, parking or commuter benefits, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with a firm contribution of up to 7% of salary.
• A hybrid work environment allowing for flexibility in remote and in-office work arrangements, based on the needs of the firm.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tacoma, WA 98402 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tacoma, WA 98402