DWTSurge Contract Litigation Paralegal (Remote)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal through the firm's alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected paralegal will work with the firm's Litigation practice to support arbitrations for the firm's institutional clients. The selected paralegal may work remotely but should be prepared to support West Coast business hours.

The selected paralegal will be responsible for tracking and responding to arbitration demands; handling fact investigations; working with clients to collect documents and data for production; overseeing tracking systems; data entry; and serving as a liaison with the client. Other tasks include drafting correspondence and escalating legal questions. The selected paralegal will be expected to demonstrate close attention to detail, sound judgement, strong technical, administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments.

This contract position offers the flexibility of remote work and full-time hours; 37.5 hours per week is generally anticipated. The amount of work may vary from week to week and a minimum number of hours of work per week is not guaranteed. While work will be performed remotely, candidates must be willing to accommodate a West Coast business schedule. The initial engagement will be for a six-month term, but there is a strong potential for renewal for successful candidates, although any renewals are not guaranteed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of paralegal experience focused on litigation at a mid-sized or large law firm and/or with large institutional clients.
• Residency in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA*, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC, or WV. (*jurisdiction-specific)
• Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill in accordance with state requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting arbitrations for large clients.
• Experience handling fact investigations.
• Strong technical skills required; SQL coding knowledge a plus.
• Interest in technology in the workplace and technology companies.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and other legal research tools.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently.
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, demonstrating exceptional responsiveness and client service.
• Strong analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to balance competing time sensitive priorities.
• Availability to work remotely, an average of 37.5 hours/week, and support PST business hours.
• Flexibility for hours to potentially fluctuate from week to week.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT's flexible attorney and professional staff program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm's pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral and staff opportunities.

Salary Range
The hourly range for this position in CA, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $35 to $40 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

Wellness Benefits:

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON STATE
Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Zo Melcher, at zoemelcher@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

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