Litigation Paralegal (Part-Time; Fully Remote)

Latitude is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support a busy boutique criminal defense law firm. This is a part-time, remote contract engagement ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional with a strong litigation background who can work independently and provide experienced litigation support. Criminal defense experience is a plus but is not required. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple matters, coordinating with attorneys and clients, and supporting all stages of litigation.

Key Responsibilities of Litigation Paralegal

• Assist attorneys with managing litigation matters, including discovery, motions practice, pretrial proceedings, and trial preparation.
• Organize, review, and manage case files, discovery materials, witness statements, and other evidence.
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and court filings.
• Coordinate discovery production and review, including organizing and tracking electronically stored information and other evidentiary materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including preparing trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, and case chronologies.
• Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, court appearances, hearings, and witness interviews.
• Maintain case calendars, track filing deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Communicate professionally and confidentially with clients, court personnel, experts, investigators, and other parties.
• Provide general litigation and administrative support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications of Litigation Paralegal

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Strong litigation experience, including discovery management, court filings, motions practice, and trial preparation.
• Criminal defense experience is a plus but is not required.
• Familiarity with Washington State and federal court rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

Position Details of Litigation Paralegal

• Type of Role: Contract engagement (20 hours per week)
• Schedule: Part-time
• Location: Fully Remote

Compensation

Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $80,000 - $130,000+ when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude's client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.

Latitude Engagements

Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enables us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client's corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis and work remotely or on-site at the client's office.

While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate for those candidates we recommend.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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