Paralegal - Prior

Do you enjoy meeting and helping families? If so, you might be THE ONE we are looking for. Our rapidly growing law office is looking for a sharp Estate Planning Paralegal to join our firm! You WILL learn an incredible amount, and have mentorship and opportunity for growth. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be THE ONE.

You MUST be able to handle working with several different databases of information. One of your most critical and immediate jobs will be to learn, understand and master the systems that have contributed to our success. It’s vital that all our clients have the same “Wow!” experience. Of course, proficiency with Word and Excel is expected; knowledge of CLIO, PowerPoint, and Adobe is a plus. You must be comfortable learning other software programs.

You will need to know how to figure things out on your own and be able to creatively problem solve situations. You will be trained and mentored, but if you are above putting paper in the copier or setting up the conference room, this is NOT the job for you. We’re a small, tight-knit group and everyone pitches in wherever needed. Obviously, multi-tasking is an absolute must.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting estate planning documents and deeds
• Scheduling appointments for attorneys
• Assist with preparing and filing documents with state courts
• Administrative tasks including but not limited to filing, organizing, answering phone calls, printing, scanning documents,
• Communicating with clients
• Proof-reading documents
• Maintaining client files for active cases and ensure files can be quickly and easily located

Qualifications:

• At least one year to two years of law firm experience 
• Highly motivated fast learner who is able to work without constant supervision
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience in estate planning highly preferred
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills, with superb attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and listening skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Adobe required
• Experience with CLIO preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation. After a trial period of three months, we will re-negotiate your compensation whereby you may earn a bonus based on your performance and results.
• Full time only
• You will be in a friendly, accessible office in south Seattle/Tukwila, with free parking

Compensation: $22-$25/hr DOE

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off

This is an in office position.

***FOR CONSIDERATION, you must submit the following: a resume, three references, and a cover letter in PDF format.

The cover letter should clearly convey WHY we should hire you and what you bring to the table. Tell us what you are looking for in a job and why you think you would be a good fit. Email info@jennylinglaw.com with the subject heading "THE ONE" to apply.

Direct applications only. No placement firms.