Legal Assistant - Mill Creek Law : Job Details

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; and
• Providing backup support for reception and office or client services functions.

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 meet all deadlines adequately and efficiently;
• 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 (currently Tabs3); and
• Must display a professional appearance and 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 $55,000 - $75,000 per year, plus benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical Insurance;
• Dental Insurance;
• Vision Insurance;
• Group Life Insurance;
• Group Disability Insurance;
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid holidays (total of 10);
• Flexible paid time off starting at 10 days a year;
• Paid Sick Leave as accrued;
• Casual Fridays;
• And more!

About Mill Creek Law:

Mill Creek Law is a professional service corporation of experienced and thoughtful lawyers able to provide the legal services you need for your business and your family. We provide relevant, practical, and responsive legal advice, whether it is working with clients on their business and estate planning needs or advocating for them in court. With seven lawyers and an experienced support staff, we have a broad range of experiences and training. We take great pride in our professionalism, our good reputation for delivering the highest quality legal services, and for the valuable civic contributions our employees make in the communities in which we work and reside.