Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal

Sep 15, 2022 | Job opening

About the role:

As a Paralegal at The Cowlitz Law Group, you will work alongside with Attorneys and staff to support The Cowlitz Law Group.

Benefits, Products and Services:

The ideal candidate is comfortable dealing with complex legal principles and materials. Specifically, the candidate has highly skilled legal research capabilities, advanced drafting skills, and the ability to edit and proofread for not only what is contained within documents but what is omitted.

The highly hardworking candidate will have outstanding ability to organize and prioritize workload, understand written and oral directions, and to communicate effectively in writing and orally. The candidate will also interpret statutes/codes and case law at an extremely high level.

Generally, candidates will excel at working independently and will have the opportunity to work with internal legal and business colleagues, external regulators and personnel, in addition to navigating outside counsel and staff.

The Opportunity:

Assisting in the preparation of Wills, Estates. Probates, and Trusts
Being responsible for the organization and maintenance of all legal documents
Maintaining compliance calendar
Maintaining legal entity chart
Proofreading legal documents and drafting detailed communications
Assisting with document review and analysis
Facilitating contract management and general file organization, managing forms/templates, and obtaining signatures as needed
Assisting senior leadership with preparation for the board of director meetings
Assisting with internal regulatory audits
Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

What We Are Looking For:

3-5 years of paralegal experience in the state of Washington
Experience in CLIO is a BIG plus
Must have a High School/GED
Must have bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or associate degree in paralegal studies
Advanced skills in Windows/Word/Outlook/Excel/PDF application
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Have excellent verbal and written communication
Self-motivated and directed
Ability to problem-solve on one’s own initiative
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Have extreme attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm PST
Remote Work in Washington State Only
Salary Range depends on experience
MUST have 3-5 years’ experience working in Washington State as a paralegal or an equivalent position

What We Prefer to Find:

Experience in Estate, Wills, Trust, and Probate, & Family Law
Experience in corporate, banking, or related industry, or at a law firm with clients in those industries

Why We Love Working at Cowlitz Law Group:

We at The Cowlitz Law Group are passionate about working together towards our goals in order to continually push this company forward. We innovate, collaborate, celebrate team successes, and recognize individual accomplishments.

Every position and every person matters here. We value our employees, and we like to promote from within, so as the company continues to grow, so can you!

How to Apply?

To be considered for employment, please submit your application online. While we appreciate all the interest we receive, only candidates that meet the above requirements will be selected for screening for an interview, and you will be contacted directly. You will receive application status alerts via email so make sure your email address is accurate.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH A COVERHSEET TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS:

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