Litigation Paralegal Wanted

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We are looking for a legal assistant/paralegal for our small family-run West Seattle defense litigation firm located in the WS Junction.

Tasks:

Scheduling/calendaring

Prepare pleadings for signature

Prepare and issue subpoenas for records

E-filing documents with courts

Review, summarize, and index documents, i.e. medical and employment records

Assist with exhibit preparation for trial/arbitration

Contacting and interviewing witnesses

File management: intake, opening, maintenance, organization

Document management

Database entry

Copying and scanning documents

Mailing preparation

Working with litigation support vendors

General law office support

Skills and requirements:

Previous experience with litigation support, especially personal injury claims

Flexible and open to new tasks, with an attitude that no task is too small

Methodical, organized, and detail oriented

Excellent phone skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent proofreader

Proficient with Word Perfect

Knowledge of Excel

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2003/2007

Proficient with time/expense keeping

Ability to learn quickly

Must be able to handle an intermittently high volume and fast paced environment

Ability to work independently, prioritize, and problem solve while working under deadlines

Familiarity with local courts and court rules a plus

Must be dog-friendly (our 2 Boston Terriers come to work regularly)

Compensation: depends on knowledge and experience

35-40 hours/week

no telecommuting

Job starts mid- to late-August

Please contact Cynthia via e-mail: cynthia@turnerkuglerlaw.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please!

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