Paralegal

The well-established Pacific Northwest Personal Injury firm of Adler Giersch seeks an experienced paralegal with a minimum of 7 years of experience in a personal injury practice for our downtown Kent office. Candidates must have a demonstrated passion for seeking justice and fairness, as we are a client-centric firm exclusively representing Plaintiffs in often complex injury cases.

The paralegal will work directly with a top AV-Rated and award-winning senior law partner / firm owner with 24 years in practice, and will have the opportunity to grow professionally in a highly functional, supportive team environment.

We are proud to be recognized by Seattle Business Magazine as one of the Top 10 Small Businesses to Work for in Washington for six consecutive years, earning the #1 ranking twice. Our AV-rated attorneys are highly recognized by the legal, health care and business communities, and are designated Washington SuperLawyers™. Each holds the highest ratings of 10/10 on Avvo.com. Our word-of-mouth firm has a rich 42-year history of providing exceptional service.

Core Responsibilities:

·        Provide overall daily support to a law partner / owner, and concierge-level service to clients

·        Prepare and draft settlement negotiation demand packages

·        Track and meet timelines for deliverables

·        Facilitate client communication to include case updates, documentation, and scheduling

·        Organize and maintain case files including medical records and legal documents

·        Master use of the firm’s electronic case and calendar management software

·        Communicate with insurance companies, attorneys and healthcare providers

·        Manage supervising attorney’s case calendar

·        Assist in daily needs of the Kent office as-needed

·        Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to legal ethics and professional conduct standards.

Qualifications:

·        Two-year degree and/or equivalent paralegal certification

·        Seven plus years of experience as a paralegal at a personal injury law firm

·        Excellent oral, written and organizational skills

·        Strong attention to detail

·        Thrive working independently, and also as part of a team

·        A natural “people-person” with high emotional intelligence and compassion

·        A proactive mindset to anticipate attorney and case needs and bring solutions

·        Excellent time management, case management and multi-tasking skills

·        A strong work ethic that is client-focused, team-oriented and driven by a passion for advocacy and excellence

·        Litigation experience is preferred

·        Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

We offer a robust compensation package, with a 401 (K) plan with matching contributions from the firm. The base salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, annually, as well as opportunities for generous annual performance-based bonuses. The compensation package also includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays. Compensation may vary outside of this range, depending upon factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.