Legal Assistant/Paralegal Hybrid

Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and LTD insurance

Flexible spending account

401k plan

Job summary

Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S. is a Seattle-based civil defense litigation firm seeking a skilled Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

The role supports multiple attorneys, manages case documents, coordinates schedules, and maintains client communications with professional discretion. Ideal candidates have at least three years’ attorney support experience, familiarity with state and federal courts, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and NetDocuments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience providing attorney support in a law firm.
• Experience with Washington state and Federal court systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management tools such as NetDocuments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of cases for assigned attorneys including court documents, case schedules, trial dates, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Draft, prepare and format correspondence and other legal documents per firm standards.
• File pleadings with courts and serve pleadings, discovery, etc.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, court reporters, process servers, client meetings and other matter-related meetings for attorneys.
• Maintain attorney calendars and deadlines, with reminders and action items.
• Communicate professionally with diverse clients, attorneys, and staff in person, by phone and email.

Skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetDocuments

Job description

Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S. is a highly successful civil defense litigation firm comprised of employees dedicated to excelling in their areas of expertise.Our 35 years of successful client representation have been achieved through team collaboration, skilled personnel, professional development at all levels of the firm, and a demonstrated commitment to our communities.

Located in Seattle, we are a small law firm overlooking beautiful Puget Sound.We pride ourselves on fostering relationships, supporting each other in our practice areas, continually improving processes and consciously providing opportunities to build community amongst ourselves.

As a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will support multiple attorneys in a team environment, managing all aspects of legal cases. Ideal candidates will be able to work with limited supervision, have keen attention to detail, meet deadlines and commitments, and have knowledge of the court systems.

At Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S., being a legal assistant means you will:

• Manage all aspects of cases for assigned attorneys including court documents, case schedules, trial dates, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Draft, prepare and format correspondence and other legal documents based on firm standards and individual attorney preferences.
• File pleadings with courts, serve counsel with pleadings, discovery, etc.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, court reporters, process servers, client meetings and other matter-related meetings for attorney(s).
• Maintain attorney calendars, set deadlines, reminders and other action items as needed and requested by assigned attorneys.
• Ensure outgoing mail, email, overnight deliveries, and messenger deliveries are delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work with paralegal(s) to maintain organized case files.
• Create and manage client files using NetDocuments.
• Communicate professionally with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff both in person, phone and email.
• Assist other firm attorneys as requested and required in the absence of, or in addition to, their regularly assigned Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Continually seek to improve processes and the quality of work through open dialogue with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as requested.

The skills and abilities of successful candidates include:

• Ability to work with colleagues professionally, effectively, and respectfully.
• A team player with a pro-active can-do attitude.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and timelines.
• Ability to anticipate needs and offer proactive support.
• Ability to be flexible and comfortable with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations.
• Desire to develop relationships with individuals who have different cultural frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with NetDocuments desired but not required.

Candidates will have:

• Minimum of three years’ experience providing attorney support in a law firm.
• Experience in or desire to learn about the Washington state and Federal court system.

As a Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S. employee, you will:

• Join a team of co-workers who know how to have fun.
• Be offered the ability to participate in a competitive benefits package which includes employer paid medical, dental and vision, life and LTD, flexible spending account, 401k, and transportation subsidy.
• Enjoy a business casual work environment.
• Engage in supporting our local community through drives such as Northwest Harvest, Toys for Tots and others.

Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 DOE