Paralegal III

Position Description

Modern Family Law, a renowned law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a compassionate, innovative, and respected Paralegal to join our amazing team in Seattle, Washington. Modern Family Law offers dynamic compensation, a wide array of benefit selections, and a culture built on family. We are seeking a Paralegal to handle diverse family law cases and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent in this position would be expected to do the following:

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division, making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.
• Primarily work from home, but attend required in-person client meetings at the office when necessary.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in family law.
• Exceptional writing skills, demonstrated through professional writing samples.
• Proven experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency in e-filing with County Courts.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey legal concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A customer service mindset with a strong focus on providing exceptional client experiences.
• Strong references that attest to your expertise and professionalism.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work.
• Skilled in e-filing and navigating County Court systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings.
• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain legal matters to clients.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.
• Proactive problem-solving skills to address client concerns and meet case deadlines.
• Ability to stay composed and organized under pressure, particularly during tight deadlines.
• Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Mandatory Notices for Applicants

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Compensation: $34-$50 hourly commission structure. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.

Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.

Fair Change Ordinance and Equal Employment Opportunity Practices: Modern Family Law will consider all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has zero tolerance for harassment of any kind. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender experience, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, military status (including discharge status), genetic information, or any other protected class status as set forth by local, state, and federal law.