Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job description

Well-established 11 -attorney law firm located in downtown Tacoma seeks legal assistant/paralegal to provide primary support for our trust, estate, and guardianship practice (estate plan drafting, entity formation, estate administration including probates, trust administration, and guardianships).

Submit cover letter with requested compensation and resume to Nicole Hancock at nhancock@smithalling.com

Duties

• Assist in preparation of initial drafts of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, entity formations, and powers of attorney under close attorney supervision
• Assist in preparation of initial drafts of pleadings for probates and guardianships
• Telephone and email communications with clients
• Manage intake of sensitive client information
• Provide administrative support in all practice areas, for all stages
• File pleadings in state court jurisdictions
• File with administrative agencies for entity formations and related needs
• Calendar, organize, and manage high volume caseload with close attorney involvement
• General clerical duties
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills/Requirements

• Prefer 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant/paralegal in a law office
• Proven effectiveness working on multiple projects with competing deadlines and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work and produce in a fast paced and high volume environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.
• High proficiency with computers, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience with LINX or similar filing system
• Demonstrated experience working with probate matters preferred, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have over 1 year experience using LINX or other court filing system?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $37