Paralegal (Tukwila)

Salary: $55,000–$75,000 DOEThe Curtis Firm, LLC is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Tacoma office. Our practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, ranging from misdemeanors and DUI matters to serious felony cases, with a smaller personal injury practice. We are a small litigation firm looking for someone who is independent, proactive, organized, and willing to take challenges head-on. This is not a position for someone who simply waits for assignments. We want a paralegal who takes ownership of files, knows what is happening with assigned cases, anticipates deadlines and needs, and helps move cases forward.

Responsibilities: Manage criminal files from intake through resolution or trial. Maintain a working knowledge of assigned cases, upcoming hearings, deadlines, discovery, and outstanding issues. Obtain, organize, review, and manage discovery, including police reports, body-camera footage, photographs, video, medical records, and digital evidence. Draft motions, declarations, subpoenas, correspondence, proposed orders, and other pleadings for attorney review. Calendar and monitor court dates, filing deadlines, hearings, and trial dates. Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, courts, prosecutors, opposing counsel, experts, providers, and other parties. Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, witnesses, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and courtroom support. Assist with personal injury files, including medical records, bills, damages documentation, insurance communications, and demand preparation. Assist with general office responsibilities when needed, including answering client and prospective-client calls.

Qualifications: We prefer candidates with 3 years of experience in criminal defense, prosecution, or other criminal litigation.

The ideal candidate will have: Working knowledge of Washington Superior, District, and Municipal Courts. Familiarity with Pierce and King County courts and procedures. Strong motion drafting, writing, proofreading, and organizational skills. Experience managing substantial criminal discovery. Experience preparing cases for hearings and jury trials. Strong client communication skills. Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines with limited supervision. Sound judgment about when to act independently and when attorney involvement is necessary. Personal injury experience is helpful but not required. Above all, we are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work. If discovery is missing, a deadline is approaching, a client needs attention, or a case needs preparation, we want a paralegal who recognizes the issue and acts on it rather than waiting to be told. This is a full-time, in-person position at our Tacoma office at 705 S. 9th Street, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA 98405. Occasional attendance at court proceedings and trials may be required.

Salary: $55,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.