Min 2 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

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Legal Assistant & Office Manager at Law Firm

Morisset Schlosser Jozwiak & Somerville Law Firm is seeking an experienced and organized individual to serve as Legal Assistant & Office Manager in their Downtown Seattle office on a contract basis. Initial contract term is a minimum of 9-months and has the potential for extension or permanent placement.

Job Description

• Providing administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other staff members;


• Managing the day-to-day operations of the office;


• Drafting legal documents and correspondence;


• Maintaining client files, calendars and deadlines;


• Assisting with court filings, pleadings, motions and other legal paperwork;


• Assisting with research;


• Maintaining office supplies;


• Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments;


• Answering and routing telephone calls; and


• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• (the right combination of skills and experience may substitute for qualifying education);


• 2 years of experience in a law firm environment or legal field preferred;


• Experience in complex litigation preferred;


• Must have knowledge of court rules;


• Proficiency with MS Office 365;


• Experience with: Clio(!), Time Matters, Juris, or other legal time and billing software;


• Demonstrates the potential to be flexible, resourceful, positive, and disciplined in supporting attorneys;


• Experience with WestLaw, Pacer, ECF, and all other industry standard tools preferred;


• Self-starter, highly motivated with ability to take initiative and move projects forward;


• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, formatting and typing skills—ability to multitask required;


• Strong customer Service skills;


• Comfortable working independently, without hands-on supervision;


• Strong work ethic with commitment to developing new skills and helping the firm grow;


• Proven project management and organizational skills; and


• The highest standards of personal and professional ethics and integrity.

Compensation

Instructions

Job Title: Legal Assistant & Office Manager

Job Description

Qualifications

• (the right combination of skills and experience may substitute for qualifying education);


• 2 years of experience in a law firm environment or legal field preferred;


• Experience in complex litigation preferred;


• Must have knowledge of court rules;


• Proficiency with MS Office 365;


• Experience with: Clio(!), Time Matters, Juris, or other legal time and billing software;


• Demonstrates the potential to be flexible, resourceful, positive, and disciplined in supporting attorneys;


• Experience with WestLaw, Pacer, ECF,

None Specified

Generous health, transportation (Orca), and other fringe benefits

None Specified

Paralegal Certificate OR Bachelor’s degree with related experience, 2 years of experience in a law firm environment or legal field, knowledge of court rules, proficiency with MS Office 365, experience with Clio, Time Matters, Juris, or other legal time and billing software, WestLaw, Pacer, ECF, excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, formatting and typing skills, strong customer Service skills, project management and organizational skills, highest standards of personal and professional ethics and integrity.

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Kaitlin Nelson via email at .

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate OR Bachelor’s degree with related experience

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