Overview
Skilled Legal Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA at Fox Ballard PLLC
Seeking Legal Assistant to Assist Guardianship Team
Description
Fox Ballard PLLC is a premier Pacific Northwest civil litigation law firm. At our Seattle and Tacoma offices, experienced attorneys and staff are dedicated to providing outstanding results for clients. Fox Ballard’s legal services include advising and representing healthcare entities and professionals in defending medical malpractice, administrative, civil rights, and general liability claims.
Fox Ballard is currently seeking a talented Legal Assistant to join our guardianship team at either our Seattle or Tacoma offices. This role will support attorneys and paralegals with guardianship-related client service, court filings, matter administration, and team coordination. This position is an in-office position, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm. The firm enjoys a welcoming and collegial environment with an emphasis on innovative, dynamic, and proactive representation. We offer a competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits package including comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) with matching participation.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Ability to commit to a 40-hour per week, in-person schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm, subject to adjustment by the Firm
- Regular, punctual attendance
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Integrity and empathy
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Court filings, docketing, building binders, New Matter Intake, matter closing, and assisting with guardianship-related pleadings, calendars, client communications, and records coordination
- Assist Paralegals and Attorneys with clerical tasks
- Data entry and data lookup
- Prepares, proofreads and processes letters and other correspondence
- Maintain closed and hard copy files
- Matter Management and Task Tracking
- Microsoft Office experience, including Excel
- Preferred qualifications include experience with the following:
- Knowledge of Washington Local Superior Court Rules
- Ability to be self-directed and handle multiple priorities and work effectively under varying timelines
- Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to think strategically, work efficiently, communicate clearly, listen carefully, exercise sound judgment, and remain organized and professional under deadline pressure
- Ability to understand and follow law office procedures and operate general office equipment efficiently
- Ability to draft, proofread and edit correspondence, memoranda, e-mails with minimal supervision
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
- Work well under pressure and strict deadlines
Fox Ballard PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
The salary range for this role is $70,000 – $85,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications. The Firm also offers a benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) with matching participation, commuter pass, paid time off, and Paid Family and Medical Leave.
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Salary
$70,000 – $85,000 based on qualifications
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Commuter Pass
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
Work location: In person at either Seattle, WA 98101 or Tacoma, WA 98402
We look forward to meeting with you. No phone calls or recruiter referrals. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Seattle, WA 98101 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Skilled Legal Assistant
Company: Fox Ballard PLLC
Location: Seattle, WA
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