What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Paine Hamblen, P.S.?
Company Overview
Paine Hamblen, P.S. is Spokane’s oldest law firm, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services across various practice areas. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has established us as a trusted name in the legal community.
Summary
Paine Hamblen seeks an accomplished paralegal to join our team. Successful candidates should have at least three years of experience in civil litigation defense, a legal environment supporting an attorney or a judge, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. In this role, you will support attorneys with diverse caseloads and practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses and requests;
- Summarizing deposition transcripts;
- Preparing medical chronologies;
- Preparing and filing pleadings with various courts;
- Proofreading;
- Redacting documents;
- Assisting with hearings and trial preparation;
- Communicating with clients and witnesses; and other ad hoc paralegal duties.
- Qualifications
- Proven experience as a paralegal, particularly in litigation settings.
- Strong knowledge of legal procedures and court rules.
- Excellent document review skills with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with document management systems is preferred but not required.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including phone etiquette.
For qualified candidates with three years of experience, the expected hourly rate will range from $30.00-34.00, in addition to monthly performance bonuses. Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications and experience.
Medical, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage are paid 100% by the Firm. Dental coverage is offered but paid for by the employee. The Firm also contributes 3% to an employee’s 401(k) plan with an additional match contribution of up to 6% of the employee’s compensation depending on the employee’s contribution.
Paine Hamblen is committed to fostering a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $34
