Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our fun and effective legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills and an ability to understand legal processes. This role is essential in supporting attorneys with various tasks, most importantly with managing clients cases before the Department of Labor and Industries and preparing, if needed, the case for litigation. We have a fun atmosphere, stressful at times, but try to make it flexible to your needs for your family and provide a competitive wage and increase as you master the skills we need for our firm to succeed.

Duties

• Assist clients in managing their claims before the Department of Labor and Industries.
• Maintain and organize case files using Filevine management system.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Manage schedules, appointments, and deadlines for attorneys.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, and copying documents.
• Coordinate communication between clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Track case progress and ensure all necessary documentation is completed on time.
• Support the team with project management tasks related to ongoing cases, particularly in workers' compensation law.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. An ability to understand or learn law-related terminology and procedures.
• Proficient in using document management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong research skills with attention to detail in compiling information.
• Familiarity with project management principles is a plus.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation law is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with clients and team members.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Spokane Valley, WA 99212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24