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Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

K&L Gates LLP Oct 13,2017 Aug 11,2017 Location Seattle WA
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Legal Staff

Real Estate

Min 5 yrs required

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Sr Real Estate Paralegal The candidate will assist lawyers, performing a variety of management functions and factual investigations. Perform legal tasks that require significant independent judgment and may have the responsibility to supervise and train project assistants and paralegals. Examine, organize, analyze, and summarize information relating to particular questions and organizes the communication into a logical and usable work product. Utilize the firm’s software and technology, specifically any practice-group driven technology. Investigate factual issues using a variety of sources, including libraries, websites, client repositories, and other outside sources. Maintain client-, matter-, or practice-group-specific resources in electronic format or hard copy. Present results of all projects in effectively written memos, emails, or another logical format. Assist in all aspects of transactions or trials, including, but not limited to, drafting transactional documents and pleadings, coordinating document productions, administering trusts and estates, and assisting with real estate transactions. Maintain all the administrative standards set by the firm, including preparing and submitting daily time entries, attending administrative meetings, legal keying all client-relevant and firm information, and performing other administrative tasks as assigned. Coordinate with vendors and service providers for outside services, following the firm’s procurement policies. Train project assistants on project specific duties and responsibilities when necessary. Perform legal tasks that require significant independent judgment. Develop procedures and systems to provide effective legal services. College degree preferred. 5+ years of paralegal experience in the relevant subject area required. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specific practice group technology required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Critical thinking skills sufficient to make independent decisions regarding daily work tasks required. Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and Excel required.

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Job ID: 5848

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