Paralegal

Salmon Bay Law Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Convenient parking

Bonus structure

Job summary

Salmon Bay Law Group in Seattle seeks a reliable paralegal to support attorneys in probate matters, requiring strong organization and teamwork. You will join a learning-minded team and become a key person within the firm.

This is a part-time, in-office role with some potential for hybrid work, 25–35 hours weekly with flexible hours. You’ll draft documents, file with courts, manage calendars, handle invoicing, and assist with estate planning tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Impeccable written and spoken communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational strengths.
• Proficiency with Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Familiarity with probate paralegal work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle probate tasks, draft routine documents, and assist with signings.
• File documents online with courts and county recorders; maintain files.
• Assist with invoicing, calendars, and deadline tracking; support estate planning documents.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Office 365 proficiency

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

We seek a kind, reliable, detail-oriented individual to support our administrative needs, with a focus in the area of probate. Our paralegal must be highly organized and resourceful, work well on a team, and enjoy learning new skills. Our paralegal will support our attorneys and also take responsibility as a key person within the firm.

Schedule

25 to 35 hours per week. In-office position with some potential for hybrid work. Hours can flex somewhat.

Compensation

Competitive pay and bonus structure. Benefits after 90-day trial period include paid time off, retirement plan, convenient parking, and health benefits.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Impeccable communication skills, both written and spoken; attention to detail; and knowledge of Office 365 (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) are required. Knowledge of law-firm operations is a plus but not required. Knowledge of probate paralegal work is desirable.
• Tasks may include, among others: handling a range of probate tasks, including preparing routing draft documents, assisting with document signings, and filing documents online with the courts and county recorders; organizing and maintaining paper and data files; assisting with invoicing; maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines; assisting with estate planning documents, and arranging and witnessing at document signings. Additional administrative tasks as needed.