Family Law Paralegal

View Ridge Law; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

View Ridge Law is seeking a paralegal with extensive Family Law expertise to join our growing team. You will handle client communications, organize case files, assist with filings, and support attorneys on motions and disclosures in Washington state.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Family Law in Washington, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This is a full-time, in-office role with bonuses possible.

Qualifications

• Experience with standard office management software including case management, time & billing, and document management.
• Willing to participate in a 20-question written interview assessing attention to detail and knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with office equipment such as scanner, copier, and printer.

Responsibilities

• Read financial statements and prepare financial disclosures.
• Speak with clients to provide quality service and obtain information about their legal difficulties.
• Perform legal research for motions, hearings, and other legal assistance.
• Prepare legal documents and pleadings under the supervision of a lawyer.
• Track and calculate progress on all deliverables to meet deadlines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Team-oriented

Time management

Tools

Case management software

Time & billing

Legal research tools

Document management

Job description

We are a growing law practice searching for a paralegal with extensive expertise in all parts of Family law who can hit the ground running as we construct our ideal team. We believe in justice and fairness for our clients. You will be a member of a dynamic and developing team. Applicants should be experienced, well-organized professionals who can work alone and with little supervision. Because this is a full-time position, you must work in the office two days a week. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, and there is the possibility of receiving bonus compensation for exceptional achievement.

Characteristics

• Detail-oriented to keep track of key dates and avoid costly mistakes
• Self-starter with the ability to independently seek out new projects
• Team-oriented with the necessary flexibility of a growing law firm
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks, so we never miss a deadline

Responsibilities

• Read financial statements and prepare financial disclosures
• Speak with clients to provide quality service, answer basic procedural inquiries about their case, and obtain information about their legal difficulties
• Perform legal research for motions, hearings, and other legal assistance
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, affidavits, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and legal briefs under the supervision of a lawyer
• Track and calculate progress on all deliverables to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Experience with standard office management software: internet, email, word processing, case management, time & billing, legal research, document management
• This position requires you to agree to participate in a 20-question written interview that examines your knowledge, abilities, qualifications, habits, and behaviors (including attention to detail, communication skills, and technical legal knowledge)
• Excellent organizational skills and time-management skills
• Experience with standard office equipment: scanner, copier, printer

Characteristics

• Detail-oriented to keep track of key dates and avoid costly mistakes
• Self-starter with the ability to independently seek out new projects
• Team-oriented with the necessary flexibility of a growing law firm
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks, so we never miss a deadline

• 10+ years of previous experience working in Family Law in Washington is required
• 2 years minimum at a firm
• Experience in training and leading junior paralegals and legal assistants

Compensation

$70,000 - $115,000 yearly

$70,000-$115,000 per year