What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at McPherson & McPherson?
Legal Assistant
McPherson & McPherson is a Coupeville, WA based law firm that primarily handles family law matters. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a long history of success.
Job Overview
We are currently seeking The Legal Assistant provides support to the attorney in completing work for all cases including but not limited to calling clients when requested or necessary, preparing documents, filing documents with the court, appearing ex parte in court to present orders for entry, distributing documents via mail, email, and/or fax. The Legal Assistant position serves as a back-up for all Secretary/Front Desk duties. One will find success in this position by having a positive team-oriented attitude, by being reliable, and by being able to work independently with little to no supervision while completing work efficiently and on time. The Legal Assistant is an essential piece in the overall success of the company and directly impacts the attorney work and the capacity to bring in more clients.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- 1 year(s) of related experience is required.
- Experience working for a law firm is required, family law experience preferred.
- Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment upon hire.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English; read, write, speak, and understand computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, etc.
- Ability to take direction from office manager an/or attorney; follow instructions; perform duties under pressure; work independently; meet deadlines; deal with people under stressful circumstances; maintain composure under stress; maintain confidentiality at all times; maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times; communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coupeville, WA 98239: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- paralegal/legal: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28