What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legally Skilled Support Specialist position at Mill Creek Law?
About Mill Creek Law:
We are a comprehensive law firm in Snohomish County, offering a wide range of services to the community. Our attorneys provide high-paced litigation practice with a focus on family, elder and estate litigation.
Job Overview:
The legal assistant/paralegal will be responsible for providing administrative support including preparation of documents and pleadings, matter management, calendar and court management, project organization, database/file management, tracking deliverables, maintaining calendars, time and expense entry, and promoting office efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform complex legal secretarial activities that may be highly confidential or sensitive, requiring diplomacy and discretion;
- Drafting, finalizing and filing pleadings;
- Coordinating lawyers' calendars and scheduling;
- Opening files and conducting conflict checks;
- Creating, editing, and proofreading letters, legal documents, and memos, including checking documents for content and context;
- Organizing and maintaining all correspondence and documents using the relevant document management system;
- Managing emails, calendar appointments, and client contact lists;
- Assisting other legal assistants with overflow work and providing backup support during periods of annual or personal leave;
- Providing backup support for reception and office or client services functions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 2 years' experience in fast-paced legal environment;
- Excellent and clear oral and written communication skills;
- Superior interpersonal skills and patience in communication with clients;
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and use own judgment in decision making on how to adequately and efficiently meet all deadlines;
- Ability to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done;
- High degree of organization, professionalism and dependability;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and time-keeping applications;
- Must display a professional manner with clients, lawyers, paralegals and other staff members.
What We Offer:
- A competitive total compensation package with salary commensurate with experience (expected compensation range $60,000 - $75,000 per year);
- Benefits including but not limited to medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, group life, paid holidays, flexible paid time off, paid sick leave, casual Fridays, and more.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
