Job Description
Company Description"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderGlobal 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 professionals250+ locations worldwideFortune 500Globally unified systemsJob DescriptionYou 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.
QualificationsBachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent4-6 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 deadlinesDemonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plusProject managementE-discovery experience in collecting/managing massive amounts of dataExperienced in discovery requests and navigating enterprise-wide corporate departments and systemsSophisticated research, analytical, and critical thinking skillsAdvanced written and communication skillsSelf-starter who thinks ahead of the curveExcellent organizational and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProactive commitment to follow through on assignmentsInternational experience is a plusAdditional InformationThis 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 VacationHolidaysFlexible DaysPaid Sick Time401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learning & Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementDiscretionary Bonus