Paralegal jobs in Bellevue, WA

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to draft, edit, and finalize estate planning, probate, and guardianship documents. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.

$65,000 DOE

• Drafting, editing, and finalizing estate planning documents (Last Will and Testaments, Trusts, and Pleadings)
• Preparation of deeds and other transfer documents
• Preparation of trust, probate, and guardianship accountings
• Preparation of guardianship reports
• Client meetings and signings
• Ability to meet billable goals
• E-Filing in King and Pierce Counties

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting

• Excellent work ethic
• Organized time and file management
• Ability to prioritize, calendar, monitor, and meet all deadlines
• Excellent writing, grammar, and proofing skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience in tracking billable hours
• Experience drafting, editing, and finalizing estate planning documents, including, but not limited to, Last Will and Testaments Trusts, and Pleadings
• Experience in the preparation of deeds and other transfer documents
• Experience in preparation of trust, probate, and guardianship accountings
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal rules
• Experience in Medicaid/VA a plus
• Experience with new WA State Guardianship law preferred
• Experience with filing in Superior Court (including e-filing in Pierce and King Counties)
• Notary preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Team player, professional, with a pleasant, positive demeanor; and
• Ready to hit the ground running
• Must be willing to undergo a background check

The Law Offices of Beth McDaniel, PLLC provides legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Probates, Guardianship, and Elder Law. We are a small law firm that aims to provide personalized services to meet the needs of a diverse group of clientele. We are passionate about health, longevity, mindset, honoring intentions, and peace of mind. We work hard as a team while recognizing there is more to life than practicing law.