Probate Paralegal

Description

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced (a MINIMUM of 2 years of experience) paralegal to support our growing legal team.

We work hard as a team while recognizing that there is more to life than practicing law. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. No phone calls, please.

We are currently not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters for this position.

Applicant must have exceptional attention to detail, be a self-starter, and excel in:

• Strong writing and grammar skills
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments
• Monitoring calendar (timeline and deadlines)
• Effectively using time, tracking billable hours
• Drafting, editing, and finalizing correspondence, documents, and pleadings
• Reconciling accounting information provided by probate clients
• Maintaining good communication with clients
• Completing court filings, county recordings, scheduling hearings, and providing notice to other parties

The following are requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Understanding of the structure and purpose of court pleadings and relevant documents, as well as knowledge of how to locate local, state, and federal rules governing those documents
• At least two years of experience working in a capacity as a paralegal (general law office experience is not sufficient; Paralegal Certificate preferred)
• Experience with filing in superior court (including e-filing in Pierce and King Counties)
• Working knowledge of practice management software, including tracking time, is a must. Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration experience is a plus

$66,000 - $70,000 yearly

We are a well-established Renton, Washington law firm. The firm has been dedicated to assisting families and individuals in the areas of probate, guardian ships, estate planning, trust administration, special needs planning/administration, and elder law. Our goal is to provide clients with excellent legal services. We aspire for clients to have peace of mind, feel well-informed, and be respected.