What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at The Law Offices of Jenny Ling, PLLC?
Do you enjoy meeting and helping families? Do you dread the idea of doing the same thing day in and day out? If so, you might be THE ONE we are looking for. Ultra-successful, outside the box, rapidly growing law office is looking for a sharp Legal Assistant to join our team!
**PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. Applicants who do not follow the application instructions will not be considered**
We’re looking for someone to become an important part of our fun and award winning team. Our office won the Seattle Times Best in the PNW for Law Firm, Estate Planning, and Business Law. You WILL learn an incredible amount if you are interested. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be THE ONE. This is an entry level position with room for growth.
Responsibilities:
- Communicating with clients, including conducting intake for new clients and scheduling appointments for attorneys
- Administrative tasks including but not limited to filing, organizing, answering phone calls, printing, scanning documents, checking and delivering mail, updating litigation calendar and to-do list, and requesting medical records
- Maintaining client files for active cases and ensure files can be quickly and easily located
- Assist paralegals with preparing estate planning documents and deeds
- Proof-reading documents
Qualifications:
- At least one year of law firm or office experience preferred
- Experienced with maintaining multiple calendars preferred
- Highly motivated fast learner who is able to work without constant supervision
- Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience in estate planning, probate, litigation, real estate, or business law highly preferred, but not required
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills, with superb attention to detail required
- Excellent verbal and listening skills required
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Adobe required
- Experience with CLIO preferred, but not required
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation. After a trial period of three months, we will re-negotiate your compensation whereby you may earn a bonus based on your performance and results.
- Full time
- You will be in a friendly, accessible office in south Seattle/Tukwila, with free parking
FOR CONSIDERATION, you must submit the following: a resume, three references, and a cover letter in PDF format emailed to info@jennylinglaw.com, with the subject heading "THE ONE".
The cover letter should clearly convey WHY we should hire you and what you bring to the table. Tell us what you are looking for in a job and why you think you would be a good fit.
Direct applications only. No placement firms will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24