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 assistant/paralegal 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, database/file 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 danip@ 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: 2025-01-11