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About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a Pacific Northwest law firm that offers a new client experience based on a deep industry focus. With nearly 170 attorneys, Schwabe is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional law firms, with offices in Portland, Bend, Salem, Oregon; Seattle and Vancouver, Washington; Mountain View, California; and Anchorage, Alaska.
Position Overview
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt has an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the Litigation and Business Departments in its Anchorage office. Schwabe offers a hybrid work environment. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
This position requires 3+ years legal assistant/paralegal experience with strong secretarial skills, strong computer skills, and a high level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to turn work around quickly, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, team environment.
Essential Duties (Legal Assistant):
Create shell documents and pleadings via Payne Forms
Assist with online research, including Division of Corporations, recorders’ office, etc.
Prepare documents for filing in State Court
Prepare documents for filing in Federal Court
Pull and prepare documents for notebooks
Process legal documents for distribution and electronic storage
Travel arrangements and scheduling
Run conflicts checks and set up new clients and matters
Proofread various types of documents
Perform administrative work including filing, typing, and special projects
Essential Duties (Paralegal):
Assist with document production including logging all documents produced and received and maintaining documents in binders or files
Prepare and respond to document production demands and requests for admission
Assist with depositions including compiling and preparing exhibits in preparation for deposition; managing and maintaining depositions, including logging depositions and maintaining depositions; and summarizing deposition transcripts
Assist with medical records including obtaining records, organizing medical records, compiling notebook of records by provider, numbering medical records, organizing and summarizing medical bills, and assembling notebooks for IME, or for expert review
Notebook preparation including medical notebooks, transaction books, deposition preparation notebooks, Arbitration/hearing notebooks and trial notebooks
Assistance with trial preparation including compiling and preparing exhibits, assistance with demonstrative exhibits, deposition designation, and preparing and serving trial Subpoenas
Court runs, searching court files, and ordering audio tapes
Database work in e-discovery programs such as Relativity to include preparing or facilitating preparation of database, loading deposition transcripts, and searching database or transcripts for words or phrases upon request
Assist with Alaska state corporate filings and proxy solicitations, including filings with the Division of Corporations and Banking and Securities
Ability to bill 500 hours annually
Competencies:
Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously
High level of organizational skills
Highly developed verbal and written communications
Excellent time management skills
Preferred Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Interaction
FileSite
Intapp
Relativity or similar e-discovery software
Trial Director
Required Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certificate is preferred
At least three years of litigation paralegal experience
At least three years of litigation Legal Assistant experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Melissa Tofell, Legal Support Services Manager.
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit subsidy, and paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected by law.
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