Legal Practice Assistant Carpenter & Zuckerman - 2.8 Bellevue, WA Job Details Full-time $28 - $33 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Wellness program AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Writing skills English Research Personal injury law Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Law office experience Grammar Experience Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Carpenter & Zuckerman is a personal injury law firm located in Bellevue, WA. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers are dedicated to delivering justice to injury victims with a combination of legal expertise and compassion. We are committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to our clients. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Practice Assistant at Carpenter & Zuckerman. The primary responsibility of the Legal Practice Assistant is to provide varied administrative support, with moderate supervision, to designated attorneys. Qualifications 1-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Practice Assistant in a plaintiff personal injury law firm Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships throughout operational groups Strong command of the English language including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style Excellent organizational and calendaring management skills Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a related field, preferred not required Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred not required Responsibilities Maintain attorneys' calendars of trials, depositions, meetings, appointments, hearings, events, and business trips, using current software applications, and apprise them of responsibilities in advance of commitment File paper and electronic documents with appropriate courts and ensure proper procedures are followed and deadlines are met Coordinate client/attorney/administrative conferences, depositions, meetings, and appointments for attorneys, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and arrangement with a third-party if needed (e.g., court reporter/videographer) Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread standard documents Coordinate travel arrangements, securing air, hotel, and car plans for attorneys Maintain file organization Conduct Internet research as directed by attorneys Occasionally assist attorneys with personal work requests Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, arrive at work on time, and use time wisely during the workday

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This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and qualifications required. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently. If you have the necessary experience and skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Carpenter & Zuckerman offers employees a substantial benefits package inclusive of medical, dental vision and basic life insurance. The firm also a 401(k) plan which includes an employer match available after a vesting period. The firm offers ten (10) paid holidays and four (4) half day holidays. Employees have 80 hours of sick leave each calendar year and accrue vacation at a rate of 3.36 hours per pay-period. Carpenter & Zuckerman is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please reach out to our HR team directly.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program

Work Location:

In person