Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is seeking a paralegal to join its Corporate Legal Department. 

We are a publicly traded company headquartered in Seattle, Washington with over 18,000 employees globally, operating in 330 locations.  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.  Our focus is on people, process, and technology.  Our Information Services team designs the software and systems we use and is constantly injecting technology into the business.  Our Strategy team incubates innovative ideas for the company to explore, develop, test and launch new products, services, and businesses.  Our leadership team enables all employees to meet our strategic initiatives to grow opportunities for all.  

 You will join a world-class legal department supporting the labor and employment legal team.  Duties include:

• Provide case management and general paralegal support
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws and regulations
• Conduct fact research and analysis and draft memoranda   
• Organize, analyze, and compile information relevant to advice matters     
• Handle subpoenas and other requests for employment records
• Support counsel handling agency/tribunal claims and managing litigation
• Support counsel in discovery, hearing/trial preparation, and filing of agency, tribunal, administrative, or court documents
• Develop, implement, and oversee complex and voluminous document production projects
• Assist with discovery (document gathering) and management of litigation holds
• Evaluate and process discovery requests
• Assist with investigations, including the intake of complaints and interviews of witnesses and file custodians
• Draft and maintain status reports on litigation   
• Provide document support in drafting, redlining, and proof-reading documents and contracts
• Provide project management support for projects undertaken by the team
• Schedule and coordinate meetings  
• Assist attorneys with administrative tasks

Education  

• 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

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. offers excellent benefits, including the following:

• Paid Vacation 
• Paid Holidays
• Health Plan: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Care Insurance
• Company Medical Leave
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Education Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary Bonus