Job Description

DWTSurge Contract Litigation Paralegal – Funds

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal for engagement through the firm’s alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected paralegal will work with the firm’s Litigation practice to support the firm’s large technology client with high volume finance matters. The selected paralegal may work remotely but should be prepared to support West Coast business hours.

This contract position will assist the firm's attorneys and the marquee client's funds team by handling a large volume of garnishments, levies, and lien responses. Key responsibilities include reviewing garnishment summons, evaluating liens, monitoring payment obligations, drafting responses, and taking appropriate actions using client tools. Additionally, the chosen paralegal will oversee projects by tracking deadlines, summarizing agreements or data, conducting due diligence reviews, and creating and maintaining document storage sites.

The selected paralegal should be highly skilled in technology, detail-orientated, able to exercise sound judgment and possess strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments. Candidates with experience supporting finance or technology clients are encouraged to apply.

This contract position offers the flexibility of remote work and expected full time hours, averaging 37.5 hours per week. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, there is a strong possibility of renewal of the contract position for successful candidates. We are looking for paralegals interested in establishing a long-term working relationship with DWT on an exclusive basis.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years of paralegal experience at a mid-sized or large law firm and/or with large institutional clients specializing in finance or technology.
• Residency in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
• Bachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill in accordance with state requirements.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of writs of garnishment, levies, and liens.
• A strong interest in working with global technology clients.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of documents, spreadsheets, and email.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic signature applications (e.g. DocuSign) and document retention databases (e.g. Google Docs, Dropbox and other proprietary virtual data rooms).
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methods of client communication as needed.
• Ability to understand and follow work directions, make discretionary decisions, manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent requests with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work remotely, full time hours, 37.5 hours/week, and support PST business hours.
• Excellent proactive communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing, with clients, firm members, and other business contacts.
• Exceptional client service skills, as well as the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner.
• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail and strong time and task management skills, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible contract attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. We are interested in candidates who are electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

Salary Range

The hourly compensation range for this position in CA, IL, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $30-45 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

Wellness Benefits:

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

WASHINGTON STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

All applications should be submitted via LinkedIn or by sending a resume and cover letter directly to DWTSurge Recruiter, Zoё Melcher at zoemelcher@dwt.com. The DWTSurge Recruiting team will be in touch as we review your application materials.

For this opportunity, we are not accepting third party submissions.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine – central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals – including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession – can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at

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As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email HumanResources_Confidential@dwt.com.

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