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Walstead Mertsching

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$72,912 / year median in Washington

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Walstead Mertsching PS is a general practice/litigation firm seeking a Legal Assistants for our busy law office. This position will be responsible for general litigation collecting and organizing documents, discovery and other information, calendaring dockets and appointments, creating new files, communicating directly with clients, and providing a variety of related administrative support.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, in oral and written form, with individuals at all levels within the Firm and outside the Firm. Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment using good judgment. Strong interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships and to work within a team environment exhibiting the ability to collaborate effectively as well as work independently Experience is preferred but we will consider candidates without, but who have good interpersonal skills, ability communicate clearly and concisely, and ability to effectively multi-task in a fast past environment. Salary rage is $18.00 - $33.00/hr and based on experience.
Benefits include:
medical, 401(k), profit sharing contributions, paid time off EEOE.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off
Work Location:
In person