Paralegal (on-site only and for labor and employment law)

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

You will join a world-class legal department supporting labor and employment matters globally. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complex, cross‑functional legal matters involving sensitive information. Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Provide case management and general paralegal support for employment and litigation matters, including agency and tribunal claims.
• Conduct legal and fact research; organize, analyze, and compile information; and draft memoranda and summaries to support legal advice.
• Handle subpoenas and requests for employment, payroll, and personnel records.
• Support discovery, including document gathering, evaluation and processing of discovery requests, and management of litigation holds.
• Develop, implement, and oversee complex and voluminous document production projects.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation and with filing agency, tribunal, administrative, and court documents.
• Support internal investigations, including complaint intake and interviews of witnesses.
• Draft and maintain litigation status reports and case tracking documentation.
• Provide document support, including drafting, redlining, and proofreading legal documents and contracts.
• Provide project management support, schedule and coordinate meetings, and assist attorneys with administrative tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent
• 4-6 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, legal department, agency, court or equivalent relevant experience

       Skills and Experience

• Tech-savvy with significant experience in records and database management and a proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products in performing a variety of computer-based tasks, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets, preparing presentations, creating/formatting documents, maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines
• Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus
• Project management
• E-discovery experience in collecting/managing massive amounts of data
• Experienced in discovery requests and navigating enterprise-wide corporate departments and systems
• Sophisticated research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Advanced written and communication skills
• Self-starter who thinks ahead of the curve
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive commitment to follow through on assignments
• International experience is a plus

This position is on-site at one of our offices in the Greater Seattle area (Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, or Lynnwood).

Compensation: $80,000 to $85,000.  

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Flexible Days
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Discretionary Bonus