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Disputes Paralegal - (6 month contract)

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Seattle, WA
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Seattle, WA
Senior level
The Disputes Paralegal manages incoming disputes, drafts legal responses, organizes case tracking systems, and supports Litigation Counsel in handling legal matters.
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We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Disputes Paralegal to join our Legal team on a temporary basis, initially for a six month term. This role has the potential to convert to a full-time position based on performance and business needs. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Litigation Counsel to support a high volume of disputes matters, helping to keep our legal operations running smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong organizational instincts, and wants to contribute to a team that’s building something genuinely new.

💻 Role
  • Manage and triage incoming disputes matters, ensuring accurate and timely intake across a variety of claim types (e.g., demand letters, pre-litigation disputes, arbitration threats).

  • Draft and send initial responses to users on behalf of Litigation Counsel, following established templates and escalation protocols.

  • Maintain and organize case tracking systems to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Trust & Risk, Customer Experience, and Legal Operations to gather facts and documentation relevant to disputes.

  • Support Litigation Counsel in preparing materials for active matters, including organizing records, summarizing communications, and tracking deadlines.

  • Assist with building and refining intake workflows and response playbooks as our disputes function scales.

  • Utilize AI driven tools to improve efficiency and further refine workflows.

👋 You
  • 5+ years of paralegal or legal support experience, preferably in litigation, disputes, or a high-volume legal environment.

  • Experience with demand letter intake and response drafting, or other structured legal correspondence workflows.

  • Strong written communication skills — you can write clearly and concisely, and know how to calibrate tone for sensitive situations.

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a large volume of matters simultaneously without losing track of details.

  • Comfort working cross-functionally and getting up to speed quickly in a new environment.

  • Familiarity with legal matter management tools or case tracking systems is a plus.

  • Experience with AI platforms, such as GC AI, Claude CoWork, and Glean.

  • Prior experience at a tech company, marketplace, or fast-paced startup is a plus but not required.

💛 EOE

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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