Legal Staff Paralegal in Steilacoom, WA

Law Firm

Steilacoom, WA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Steilacoom, WA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:

Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

As a Paralegal at the law firm, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of client interactions and case management. Your responsibilities will include:

- Drafting, filing, and serving pleadings, declarations, and other court documents, primarily through electronic filing.
- Handling phone calls and managing the client intake process to ensure clients feel valued and supported.
- Drafting demand letters and assisting in the filing process for EEOC and WSHRC.
- Communicating with clients regarding various aspects of their cases, addressing their requests and concerns with guidance from the associate attorney when necessary.
- Coordinating and scheduling court motions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Preparing and responding to discovery requests, including subpoenas.
- Drafting legal correspondence to support case management.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing cases for conferences, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Education and Experience Information:

The ideal candidate for the Paralegal position at the law firm should possess the following qualifications:

- A minimum of three years of experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Washington state, federal, and appellate court filing rules and procedures.
- A Paralegal certificate or a Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and the ability to learn and use MyCase, a case management software.
- Professional appearance, manners, and attitude.
- While skills and experience are essential, the law firm places significant emphasis on personality, character, intelligence, and integrity.

Salary Information:

- The position offers a starting salary of $25 per hour, with the potential for variation depending on experience (DOE).
- The job is full-time, requiring 40 hours of work per week, from 9 am to 5 pm PST, with a paid 30-minute lunch break.

Benefits:

The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Two weeks of paid vacation leave.
- Accrued paid sick leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Paid holidays.

Additional Information:

The law firm is a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving individuals and small businesses in Personal Injury, Employment, and Business Law. It is known for its compassionate, results-driven advocacy and commitment to client care. The Paralegal role is a full-time, in-person position based in Steilacoom, WA. Candidates must have the ability to commute to or relocate to Steilacoom, WA 98388 before starting work.

To apply for the Paralegal position, candidates should send their resume and a brief cover letter with the subject line: “Paralegal Application – Beverly Grant Law” to the provided email. In the cover letter, applicants are encouraged to discuss what drew them to the role, their strengths and weaknesses, and their salary expectations.