DWTSurge Litigation Paralegal Clerk; Remote

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an paralegal clerk through the firm's alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected paralegal will work with the firm's Litigation practice group to handle a high-volume of subpoena responses 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 clerk will be responsible for tracking, assigning, and assisting in drafting responses to subpoenas, managing high-volume litigation databases, escalating legal questions, and other tasks as needed in support of litigation matters. Close attention to detail, sound judgment, excellent writing skills, and careful organization are needed. The position also requires multi-tasking and strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will be supervised by and will report to the firm's non-attorney staff. Because this role may have significant interaction opportunities and relationship-building potential within the firm, we are placing a greater emphasis on time management and communication skills than on substantive years in litigation support.

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.

Responsibilities

* Monitor, review, and sort incoming legal requests, including subpoenas, for a high-volume litigation practice

* Work with litigation databases and trackers to ensure all new matters are included

* Assist in drafting responses to subpoenas and tracking status of responses

* Communicate by telephone, email, and mail with project team members

* Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence

* Assist with the production of documents for discovery

* Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm's announced deadlines

* Administrative support as needed

* Other duties as assigned by the litigation partner and client program manager

The ideal candidate will have:

* 1+ years of legal experience, preferable in a law firm environment and/or supporting commercial litigation

* 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 or equivalent

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

* Experience with Relativity and/or other document review databases is a plus

* Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently

* High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials

* Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner

* Availability to work remotely, anticipated full-time hours, 37.5 hours/week, and support PST business hours

* Flexibility for hours to potentially fluctuate from week to week

* Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat or Nuance

* Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills

* Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

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.

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