Full Time Legal Assistant in busy West Seattle Law Office

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Seeking to immediately fill a full-time legal assistant position at a growing, busy, law firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate, elder law real estate and general business. Our offices are located on California Avenue in West Seattle. The legal assistant will join a team of four attorneys and two support staff members
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a law office setting
• Ability to multi-task and follow detailed instructions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Word and Adobe Reader
• Ability to maintain professionalism interacting with staff and clients with varying backgrounds employing patience, respect, and empathy
• Demonstrated strength in writing and use of proper grammar
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Commitment to respect client privacy and confidentiality, following the rules of professional conduct under the direction of the attorney, and compliance with online/tech security
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree
• General understanding of information technology and social media
• Previous estate planning, probate, elder law, real estate and general business law experience highly desirable
• Case or other scheduling management software experience highly desirable
• Comfort taking initiative in identifying tasks and seeing them to completion
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or preventative medical condition/religious objection to all vaccinations
Primary duties:
The Legal Assistant will primarily support the legal team, including document preparation and assembly, format editing, and court filings. The position will also support other company operations, including managing phone calls, scheduling, client intake, invoicing and other duties as assigned.
The firm values and respects life-work balance.

Regular business hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, M-F. Position offers PTO, medical and dental after 90 days and a retirement plan when eligible. This position is intended to take place in-office. Some work from home may be authorized, but this position is most efficient operating from the office. Salary is paid twice a month and is DOE.
Please send your resumé and a one-page cover letter or letter of interest to: info@westseattlelaw.com with “LEGAL ASSISTANT” in the subject line.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

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