What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Pitman Huff Raedel Magaro Lifetime Legal?
We are looking for a new team member to join our team of professionals at Pitman Huff Raedel Magaro Lifetime Legal, PLLC. This position is for a full-time legal assistant in a busy mid-size estate planning law firm in Olympia.
This position will support a Partner and two (2) paralegals. The successful candidate will be organized, a quick learner, able to multi-task, and will take directions from multiple people.
An individual in this position will have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable legal experience.
Duties & Responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Establish, maintain, process, file and/or update electronic and paper client files, records, and other documents.
- Gather relevant information from various online sources such as auditor, assessor, and court clerk offices.
- Scan and route incoming mail and distribute correspondence to attorney and paralegals.
- Answer telephones, route calls, and takes messages, as a back up to the reception desk.
- Schedule all appointments and book conference rooms or schedule phone/zoom calls.
- Prepare client files for attorney and paralegal appointments.
- Draft basic correspondence and other documents as assigned.
- Maintain attorney’s calendar.
- Perform other tasks as requested by attorney and paralegals.
Requirements:
- Friendly and compassionate communication style
- Organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in an office setting
- Must have strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based interfaces
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to identify tasks which require attention
- Intermediate or above computer skills
- Type a minimum of 60 wpm
- Able to follow instructions without supervision (after proper training), be able to learn quickly, have problem solving skills, and get along with others
- Reliable transportation is required as well as availability from 8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday.
- Proficiency in Access and Clio is a plus, but not required
- Law firm experience is preferred, but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Does your resume reflect at least 2 years' experience in an office setting?
Ability to Commute:
- Olympia, WA 98506 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28