Kent, WA Family Law Paralegal. We are a small, fast-paced firm devoted to family law with an office located near the Kent Regional Justice Center.
Paralegal main responsibilities will be as follows:
- Coordinating and noting (docketing/scheduling) court motions, hearings, etc., and drafting and filing the necessary pleadings--usually via e-filing.
- Drafting temporary and final court orders and circulating them for review and signatures.
- Drafting legal correspondence.
- Helping attorneys prepare cases for conferences, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
- Promulgating discovery requests (including subpoenas) and drafting responses to discovery requests served on us.
- Communicating with clients regarding all aspects of their case, and responding to their requests and concerns with guidance from the attorney when necessary.
- Managing work that you assign to our receptionist.
The following skills are necessary for success in this paralegal position:
- You have compassion and understanding for people who are in a difficult place in their lives.
- You are friendly, personable, happy, ready to help others, and not easily bent out of shape. Our firm focuses on family law, e.g., divorces, post-divorce modifications, etc. Our clients and other parties can sometimes be emotionally charged.
- You are very well organized and detail-oriented.
The following are requirements and or qualifications for this paralegal position:
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
- Superlative writing, verbal, and math skills.
- Three years of being a family law paralegal.
- Extremely well organized and impeccable attention to detail.
- Proficient in Tabs3, PracticeMaster, FamilySoft, Word and Excel.
- Typing speed of at least 60 wpm as well as an ability to proof your own work.
- Excellent ability to communicate with the public, court personnel, other professionals, and potential, prior, and active clients.
Instructions for Applying. Apply by sending your resume and references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Kent, WA 98032 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kent, WA 98032: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person