What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal (3+ years experience required) position at Faber Fairchild McCurdy?
Established Bellingham law office seeks experienced self-motivated legal assistant/paralegal to assist and provide a range of case support for civil and corporate attorneys. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal support under the supervision of an attorney.
3-5 years experience and familiarity with litigation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorney
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
- Prepare and format case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or paralegal
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a law office
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred)
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Possess excellent organizational skills with very strong attention to detail
- Be personable and able to communicate with co-workers and clients in a courteous and professional manner
Benefits
- Medical
- 401K
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Bellingham, WA 98226 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30