What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Paralegal position at Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin & Burnett PLLC?
Reed Longyear is seeking a Paralegal to join our Family Law practice. Any applicant must have knowledge of Family Law procedure in King County and be comfortable referencing local rules and procedures for other counties.
Reed Longyear is a well-established and long-standing general practice firm in downtown Seattle with strong ties to the local community. We are close to transit centers, ferries, and the King County courthouse. We cultivate a collaborative atmosphere and offer competitive benefits and friendly co-workers. We look forward to finding the ideal candidate to join our team.
Responsibilities Include
Reed Longyear is a well-established and long-standing general practice firm in downtown Seattle with strong ties to the local community. We are close to transit centers, ferries, and the King County courthouse. We cultivate a collaborative atmosphere and offer competitive benefits and friendly co-workers. We look forward to finding the ideal candidate to join our team.
Responsibilities Include
- Drafting pleadings and preparing state forms in various proceedings (dissolution/legal separation, paternity, support modification, DVPO, etc.)
- Drafting and serving discovery materials (interrogatories and requests for production, subpoenas, deposition setup, etc.)
- Drafting and preparing trial materials (witness lists, exhibit lists, joint statements of evidence, etc.)
- Working with clients to obtain necessary documentation to complete discovery requests and satisfy financial source document rules
- Organizing and managing files, documents, and exhibits
- Scheduling and meeting deadlines for Family Law case schedules
- Managing multiple attorney caseloads and deadlines
- Setting and participating in remote video conferencing proficiently
- At least two (2) years of Family Law paralegal experience
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required
- Paralegal Certification preferred
- Working knowledge of court rules (including King County e-filing, e-service and working copies procedure), discovery processes, and case management
- Familiarity practice management software (or the ability to quickly learn new software)
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office
- High proficiency with use of calendaring software
- Familiarity with FamilySoft and Adobe Acrobat Pro (useful but not required)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Commuter transit benefit
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holiday