What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Lowthorp Law, PLLC?
Lowthorp Law PLLC is looking forward to welcoming a self-motivated legal assistant who is also a team player. At our firm, you will be valued for your strengths and contributions. Lowthorp Law PLLC promotes autonomy and self-direction while encouraging a supportive work environment and collaboration on cases. The firm boasts a private kitchen and private bathroom for firm members and is within walking distance of multiple eateries. A communal conference space and office space with private desk and firm laptop are provided.
Qualifications:
- Ethical, organized, professional, accountable, and compassionate.
- Résumé and cover letter required for application.
- Experience with or willingness and ability to learn Microsoft Office 365, Clio Grow, Clio Manage, LexisNexis, court filing systems, and more.
- Permanent US work authorization.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking on the phone, through video conference, and in-person.
Considerations:
- Position available for immediate hire. Start date may be negotiable.
- Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. In-person interviews are preferred.
- Full-time or part-time may be negotiable.
- Practice is primarily based in King and Snohomish Counties, but cases in other WA State counties may be accepted.
- Current areas of practice primarily include child welfare (CPS investigations, dependency, minor guardianship, adoption); administrative (DCYF founded findings); and family law (legal separation, dissolution of marriage, contempt, establishment of parentage, parenting plans, child support); protection orders; and more.
Primary responsibilities may include:
- Conduct and log prospective client intakes.
- Communication (written and oral) with clients, witnesses, experts, attorneys, court personnel, and other parties.
- Facilitate management of discovery, client documents, calendars, and deadlines.
- Organize, file, and serve case documents.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an up and coming, boutique law firm where you will experience strong support, balanced agency and collaboration, plus opportunity for growth.