Legal Assistant Paralegal

Mill Creek Law is looking to add to our team of skilled support staff to support our domestic relations, litigation and estate practice. As a comprehensive law firm in Snohomish County, our attorneys offer a wide range of services to the community including a high paced litigation practice with a focus on family, elder and estate litigation. The legal assistantparalegal will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative support including preparation of documents and pleadings, matter management, calendar and court management and confirmation, project organization, databasefile management, tracking deliverables, maintaining calendars, time and expense entry, and promoting office efficiency. Areas of responsibility will include:Performing complex legal secretarial activities that may be highly confidential or sensitive, requiring diplomacy and discretion;Drafting, finalizing and filing pleadings;Coordinating lawyers' calendars and scheduling;Opening files and conducting conflict checks;Creating, editing, and proofreading letters, legal documents, and memos, including checking documents for content and context;Organizing and maintaining all correspondence and documents using the relevant document management system;Managing emails, calendar appointments, and client contact lists;Assisting other legal assistants with overflow work and providing backup support during periods of annual or personal leave; andProviding backup support for reception and office or client services functions.Please send resume and cover letter to Qualifications:Ideal qualifications include:2+ years' experience in fast-paced legal environment;Excellent and clear oral and written communication skills;Superior interpersonal skills and patience in communication with clients;Ability to organize and prioritize workload and use own judgment in decision making on how to adequately and efficiently meet all deadlines;Ability to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done;High degree of organization, professionalism and dependability;Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and time-keeping applications; andMust display a professional manner with clients, lawyers, paralegals and other staff members.What We Offer:Mill Creek Law offers a competitive total compensation package with salary commensurate with experience. Expected compensation range commensurate with experience of $60,000 - $75,000 per year. Benefits including but not limited to:Medical Insurance;Dental Insurance;Vision Insurance;401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution;Group Life;Paid holidays (total of 10);Flexible paid time off starting at 10 days a year;Paid Sick Leave as accrued;Casual Fridays;And more!

Created: 2025-02-21