Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Family and Elder Law firm in downtown Tacoma has an immediate opportunity for an exceptional Legal Assistant.... a Team-Oriented Professional who is detail-oriented with excellent Client Relations skills. As the Law Firm Where the Family is Our Focus – we engage in all aspects of Family Law and Elder Law (Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Conservatorship) – through Transactional, Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce methods of practice.

Seeking dynamic Professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This role requires you to connect well with Diverse Clients, listen well, and track details. If you can convey empathy and compassion and yet be assertive and effective, then this is the Law Firm for you. This role has the opportunity for growth - if you are interested in growing with us and willing to wear multiple hats. The most important quality you can possess is a great attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed.

Join our Team of Professionals who resolve family conflicts while protecting our Clients' best interests, so they can restructure their families, achieve peace of mind, and move forward with their lives.

Bilingual Candidates (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic) encouraged to apply.

We offer Team of Camaraderie, Healthy and Collaborative Work Environment, Growth Opportunities, Competitive Wages, Health Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Annual Retreats, Flexibility, Life-Work Balance.

Please provide your Cover Letter and Resume showing your Qualifications: HR@bottimorelaw.com

$20 - $25 hourly

• Open Client Electronic and Client Paper Files
• Prepare and Organize Files for Associate Attorneys ahead of proceedings
• Open, sort, scan, save/route mail
• Email correspondence to Clients, Attorneys, Pro Se Parties, Judicial Assistants
• Answer telephones; screen Attorney calls; take detailed messages
• Assist Paralegals and Associate Attorneys with copying and scanning for Deadlines, Mediations, Court, Client Meetings, Collaborative Meetings
• Review daily Appointments and Reminders
• Create contacts and update contact information in Case Management System or Contact Management System
• Follow-up with providers to facilitate receipt of records
• Review additional projects to be accomplished and calendared
• Case and Administrative filing
• Close Client Electronic and Client Paper Files

• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a Team, as well as independently
• Superior Client service and interpersonal skills
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Detail-oriented with high standards of excellence
• Adept at using various systems and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel), Podium, Clio Grow, Clio Manage, DropBox, mypleadings, Wealth Counsel, etc.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant in the areas of Family Law and/or Elder Law
• Experience assisting Attorneys, Paralegals, Client Relations Specialists, and other staff in preparing cases and case management from beginning to end – from Client Intake through Closing Files

As the Law Firm Where the Family is Our Focus – we engage in all aspects of Family and Elder Law (Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship) – through Transactional, Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce methods of practice.

We offer excellent hours, competitive wages commensurate with skills and experience, paid time off, health insurance, retirement, CLEs, and Bonus Structure.