Job Description

Job Description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an interim-to-hire litigation paralegal.

Overview : Client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive litigation paralegal to join the legal team.

Experience: 5+

Location: On-Site in Seattle, WA

Pay Rate: $65/hour

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides legal and administrative support within the Legal Division.
• Assists attorneys in the management of complex legal matters from start to finish, including labor and employment and commercial litigation (e.g., class actions and complex commercial and regulatory disputes). Assists attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery and motions, drafts and issues document preservation notices, conducts complex document searches and fact research, assists in large-scale and time-sensitive document productions, and serves as a focal point for all e-discovery-related activities.
• Investigates administrative agency charges, conducts interviews, and drafts responses/position statements with minimal attorney oversight.
• Reviews and responds to subpoenas, civil investigation demands, and other requests for information from government agencies or third parties.
• Supports attorneys with aircraft acquisition and financing matters. Responsible for maintaining files, preparing closing documents and submitting registry filings and UCC filings.
• Supports attorneys with intellectual property (IP) matters. Responsible for coordinating with the business on correct IP use, preparing cease & desist letters and coordinating materials to support company patent applications.
• Assists outside counsel, hiring managers and foreign national applicants/employees with immigration matters. Assists with border and consular issues. Maintains Public Access Files.
• Investigates and researches complex legal matters through leveraging an in-depth knowledge of electronic research technology, internal company systems and complete familiarity with divisions within the companies.
• Responsible for coordinating with clients on state alcoholic beverage service, transport and storage regulations and assisting with liquor license applications and renewals.
• Maintains familiarity and is able to communicate the requirements of company’s contracts management and records management programs.
• Drafts correspondence related to minor commercial disputes.

Job-Specific Skills

Required

• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• A paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited program. In lieu of paralegal experience and certificate, inactive attorneys will also be considered.
• Ability to locate, interpret, and explain basic contract terms, with proficiency in legal research platforms.
• Resourceful and capable of working across multiple practice areas, working independently, prioritizing work, and demonstrating strong discernment skills in using discretion when working with confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), as well as FileMaker Pro.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: -resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Job ID: 231230

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