PARALEGAL

AKW LAW has an opening for a full-time Paralegal. This is a rare opportunity to work with the Managing Partner who also serves as the Dean of the Keenan Trial Institute, as well as with other faculty members of the Institute. You will be working on cases that make a real difference for employees. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment. We do not like to micromanage and believe that as long as you can produce high quality work, you're a valuable employee. The ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented, requires limited handholding, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

LOCATION

This position will start as 5 days in the office at our Northgate location, with the possibility of 1 day WFH. We are ~5 minutes from the Northgate light rail station.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of paralegal experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and edit legal documents, letters, motions, and pleadings
• Investigation and research
• Maintain and organize case files, managing the docketing calendar
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, and other parties
• Assist with discovery, motions practice, and workflow for litigation support
• Support attorneys in trial preparation
• Organize and analyze evidence and documents

WE OFFER

• 10 days PTO
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid sick and safe time (PSST)
• 401k
• Professional development assistance
• Free parking
• Opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team
• Bonuses
• No billable hour requirement

SALARY :

$60,000-$75,000 DOE Prepare a cover letter of no more than one page: Explain why you are the best candidate for this position and your experience that makes you qualified. Explain what type of law firm environment you would like to work in and why. Upload your cover letter and resume in PDF here: https://www.akw-law.com/about.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Free parking Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Travel reimbursement

Experience:

paralegal: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Seattle, WA 98125 (Required)

Work Location:

In person