Overview
Legal Assistant Paralegal Jobs in Mill Creek, WA at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Title: Legal Assistant Paralegal
Company: National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Location: Mill Creek, WA
Responsibilities
Mill Creek Law is looking to add to our team of skilled support staff to support our domestic relations, litigation and estate practice. As a comprehensive law firm in Snohomish County, our attorneys offer a wide range of services to the community including a high paced litigation practice with a focus on family, elder and estate litigation. The legal assistant/paralegal will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative support including preparation of documents and pleadings, matter management, calendar and court management and confirmation, project organization, database/file management, tracking deliverables, maintaining calendars, time and expense entry, and promoting office efficiency. Areas of responsibility will include:
Performing complex legal secretarial activities that may be highly confidential or sensitive, requiring diplomacy and discretion;
Drafting, finalizing and filing pleadings;
Coordinating lawyers’ calendars and scheduling;
Opening files and conducting conflict checks;
Creating, editing, and proofreading letters, legal documents, and memos, including checking documents for content and context;
Organizing and maintaining all correspondence and documents using the relevant document management system;
Managing emails, calendar appointments, and client contact lists;
Assisting other legal assistants with overflow work and providing backup support during periods of annual or personal leave; and
Providing backup support for reception and office or client services functions.
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Qualifications
Ideal qualifications include:
2+ years’ experience in fast-paced legal environment;
Excellent and clear oral and written communication skills;
Superior interpersonal skills and patience in communication with clients;
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and use own judgment in decision making on how to adequately and efficiently meet all deadlines;
Ability to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done;
High degree of organization, professionalism and dependability;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and time-keeping applications; and
Must display a professional manner with clients, lawyers, paralegals and other staff members.
What We Offer
Mill Creek Law offers a competitive total compensation package with salary commensurate with experience. Expected compensation range commensurate with experience of $60,000 – $75,000 per year. Benefits including but not limited to:
Medical Insurance;
Dental Insurance;
Vision Insurance;
401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution;
Group Life;
Paid holidays (total of 10);
Flexible paid time off starting at 10 days a year;
Paid Sick Leave as accrued;
Casual Fridays;
And more!
