Family Law Paralegal

View Ridge Law

Family Law Paralegal

Seattle, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are a growing law practice searching for a paralegal with extensive expertise in all parts of Family law who can hit the ground running as we construct our ideal team. We believe in justice and fairness for clients. You will be a member of a dynamic and developing team. Applicants should be experienced, well-organized professionals who can work alone and with little supervision. Because this is a full-time position, you must work in the office two days a week. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, and there is the possibility of receiving bonus compensation for exceptional achievement. Responsibilities: • Read financial statements and prepare financial disclosures • Speak with clients to provide quality service, answer basic procedural inquiries about their case, and obtain information about their legal difficulties • Perform legal research for motions, hearings, and other legal assistance • Prepare legal documents, correspondence, affidavits, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and legal briefs under the supervision of a lawyer • Track and calculate progress on all deliverables to meet deadlines Qualifications: • Experience with standard office management software: internet, email, word processing, case management, time & billing, legal research, document management • This position requires you to agree to participate in a 20-question written interview that examines your knowledge, abilities, qualifications, habits, and behaviors (including attention to detail, communication skills, and technical legal knowledge) • Excellent organizational skills and time-management skills • Experience with standard office equipment: scanner, copier, printer Characteristics: • Detail-oriented to keep track of key dates and avoid costly mistakes • Self-starter with the ability to independently seek out new projects • Team-oriented with the necessary flexibility of a growing law firm • Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks, so we never miss a deadline • 10+ years of previous experience working in Family Law in Washington is required • 2 years minimum at a firm • Experience in training and leading junior paralegals and legal assistants Compensation: $70,000 - $115,000 yearly

  • Compensation
    $70,000-$115,000 per year