Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

Location: Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington

Salary: $50,500–$75,000 annually for the Washington position, adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Company

hirify.global is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in employment-related legal matters, with more than 1,100 attorneys across offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

What you will do

• Research laws, investigate facts, and independently prepare legal documents to support attorneys.
• Summarize complex legal documents and organize, index, and maintain case files.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, appeals, reports, correspondence, declarations, complaints, and affidavits.
• Determine and calendar deadlines, manage scheduling, and file pleadings with court clerks.
• Prepare for mediations, trials, and depositions, including assisting attorneys during proceedings.
• Communicate with witnesses and experts and enter billing and expense data into the firm system.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification or a degree from an accredited college or university.
• 6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment litigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, LiveNote, Concordance, CaseMap, docketing, document management, expense, and billing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• Health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the legal profession and workplace.