Find & Apply For Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jobs in Port Orchard, Washington

About Us Reck Law PLLC is a growing Washington State workers' compensation law firm based in Port Orchard. We represent injured workers throughout the state, and we take pride in doing high-quality legal work in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Our staff stays with us because we invest in them — and because the work matters. The Role We are hiring a full-time Legal Assistant to support our Associate Attorney and Administrative Appeals Litigation Team. This is a dedicated support role: You will work directly with our team that handles appeals and litigates cases before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA) and appeals that progress on to Superior Court, and higher courts. You do not need workers' compensation experience — we will train you on that. What you do need is solid prior legal experience so you can hit the ground running on the mechanics of litigation work. What You'll Do

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents
• Manage the discovery process — drafting requests and responses, organizing productions, tracking deadlines
• Handle legal scheduling — depositions, mediations, hearings, and calendaring
• Organize and maintain litigation files (paperless environment)
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court/agency staff, and expert witnesses
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the

Associate Attorney What We're Looking For Required:

• Prior legal experience in a law firm setting
• Hands-on experience with pleadings, discovery, legal scheduling, and file organization
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Comfort in a paperless / digital-file environment
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines
• Professional demeanor and a collaborative mindset — you will be joining a tight-knit team Not required (we'll train):
• Workers' compensation law
• Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA) practice Why Work Here
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Associate Attorney and support from a larger team of experienced legal professionals
• Meaningful work representing injured workers
• Stable, growing firm with a clear team structure and defined career paths
• Supportive culture — we cover for each other and we take training seriously
• Health insurance through Regence at the Gold-level plan (60-day eligibility waiting period from date of hire, per the insurance carrier)
• 401(k) with employer matching (eligibility begins 1 year after start date)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 1 week in year 1, 2 weeks in years 2-5, and 3 weeks per year at 5+ years with the firm
• Washington paid sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• Paid holidays: all federal holidays, plus your birthday To Apply Submit your resume and a brief cover letter through Indeed.

In your cover letter, please tell us: 1. A short example of litigation-support work you've done (pleading, discovery, or scheduling), and 2. Why does this role interest you? 3. Your preferred non-indeed email address for follow up communications. We review applications on a rolling basis and expect to fill this role within approximately 30 days. Reck Law PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person