What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC?
Paralegal Opening at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess
Are you an experienced Paralegal seeking an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, mid-sized law firm? Look no further! Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess is expanding its team and is on the lookout for a dedicated professional to join us full-time. This position may be filled in our Olympia or Tacoma locations.
About Us:
We are a thriving law firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Portland, specializing in real estate, land use, construction, probate, employment, and business law. At Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, we prioritize our core values of integrity, high-level service, and maintaining a positive, warm, inclusive, collegial, and drama-free office environment.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal with a focus on real estate, construction, or business law. Trial experience is a must. TEDRA experience is a plus. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of litigation paralegal experience. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, and some Excel) are critical to success in this position. Familiarity with state and local court rules and procedure is a must. The successful candidate will support 2-3 attorneys, be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong organizational and time management skills.
Key Competencies:
- Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience (litigation support specifically)
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, and some Excel)
- Drafting various pleadings
- Calendaring, scheduling, and docketing experience
- E-filing in multiple jurisdictions
- Experienced at billing time; meeting a 5 hours per day billable hours requirement
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Professional in appearance and demeanor
- Punctual and reliable
What We Offer:
- Competitive wage commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Parking reimbursement
Submission Requirements:
To apply, please submit your resume and complete the application process at https://dfpblaw.bamboohr.com/careers.
Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $80,000 - $98,000
