Our expanding law practice is looking for a paralegal with strong knowledge of all aspects of Family Law who can hit the ground running as we build our perfect team. You will be a member of a dynamic and developing team. Applicants must be experienced, well-organized professionals who can work alone and with minimal supervision. Because this is a full-time position, you must work 40 hours a week both in the office and virtually. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, with the option of obtaining bonus compensation for excellent performance. Responsibilities: • Calculate, track, and meet deadlines on all deliverables • Communicate with clients to ensure proper service, answer basic process-oriented questions about their case, and gather information about their legal issues • Analyze and maintain an organizational system for discovery and records • 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 • Read financial statements and prepare financial disclosures Qualifications: • Experience as a paralegal working closely with attorneys and clients on [[type of cases]] • Experience with standard office equipment: scanner, copier, printer • 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) • Knowledge of standard office administration software such as the internet, email, word processing, case management, time and billing, legal research, and document management is required • Excellent organizational skills and time-management skills 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 Compensation: $70,000 - $115,000 yearly
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