Description
GENERAL SUMMARY: Perform administrative legal support under the supervision of attorneys and the Humane Resources Manager, with tasks that include but are not limited to organizing and retrieving legal documents and assisting with the preparation of case materials; maintaining case files, exhibits, and notebooks; and electronic filing with local, state and federal courts. This position must observe the confidentiality of client and firm matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of practice group areas, such as civil litigation, personal injury, construction litigation, estate planning, and probate. Experience with state, local, and federal court rules is required. NOTE: It may be possible to work remote up to 2 days per week, based on the needs of the position.
SALARY RANGE/BENEFITS: $57,000 - $65,000. Salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to the following: the candidate's relevant experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position as well as the ability to perform functions which would arise from the needs of the position or as assigned, and all of the qualifications listed in the job description. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, 401K, paid time off, transportation subsidy, and holiday pay.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
- Organize and maintain case files, including photocopying, filing, typing, and updating case indices.
- Research, retrieve, collect, and compile case materials for use by attorneys and experts.
- Assist as needed with trial preparation, including trial exhibits, witness notebooks, demonstratives, and pleadings.
- Address all aspects of discovery, including drafting form pleadings: Answers to Interrogatories, Responses to Requests for Admissions, Responses to Requests for Production, and drafting supplemental discovery pleadings.
- Prepare motions, pleadings, and all attendant declarations and proposed orders, including compiling and organizing exhibits.
- Open files for new matters and follow attorney directives regarding case and client guidelines.
- Manage attorney calendar including meetings, professional conferences, events, depositions, case schedules, and all rules-based deadlines (for varying jurisdictions).
- Communicate and correspond with clients regarding case status.
- Other tasks as needed.
The position involves recurring work situations with occasional variation from the normal to a moderate degree of complexity. Employees must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Overtime may be required during periods of high workload.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- 3 years' of litigation legal assistant experience, and working knowledge of civil litigation, personal injury, construction litigation, estate planning, and probate are strong preferences.
- Proficiency with basic office policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications as well as other law firm-related software (docketing, file creation, database management).
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as personal computer, typewriter, photocopy machine.
- Ability to maintain filing and recordkeeping systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and organize work to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with e-filing in multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong understanding of Federal and State civil rules of procedure in Washington State.
- Demonstrated ability to work remotely/virtually.
- Ability to work overtime when necessary.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Associate or undergraduate degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or like experience demonstrating required skills, preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Travel outside the office may occasionally be necessary.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential responsibilities or requirements.
Salary : $57,000 - $65,000