Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Scott and Scott, PLLC - 4.0 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Administrative experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Law office Legal case management

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Paralegal / Legal Assistant Plaintiff's Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Law Firm Scott & Scott, PLLC | Seattle, WA Full-Time | In Person | $60,000-$70,000 per year At Scott & Scott, PLLC , we represent people who are navigating some of the most difficult and stressful moments of their lives. Our clients are injured workers, accident victims, and individuals who need steady guidance, strong advocacy, and a legal team they can trust. We are a boutique Seattle plaintiff's workers' compensation and personal injury law firm rooted in justice, compassion, and high-quality legal work. Founded by father-daughter attorneys Brian and Rachel Scott, our firm brings decades of experience to clients who need both skilled representation and genuine care. We are now looking for a Paralegal / Legal Assistant who takes pride in doing things the right way. This is an ideal role for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated by meaningful work. You will play a key role in keeping cases moving, supporting attorneys, communicating with clients, and helping injured individuals feel cared for and informed throughout the legal process. Our office is located in the Greenlake/Wallingford neighborhood and offers a calm, professional environment with easy access to public transportation and convenient parking. What Makes This Role Meaningful In this position, your work will matter every day. You will help clients who are often overwhelmed, injured, confused, or unsure of what comes next. Your attention to detail, follow-through, and communication will help create clarity for them and stability for the legal team. This is not a chaotic, high-volume environment where people are treated like case numbers. We are a boutique firm that values excellence, integrity, empathy, and professionalism. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team where the work is important and the details matter. What You'll Do As our Paralegal / Legal Assistant, you will support the firm's workers' compensation and personal injury matters through a combination of administrative, client-facing, and legal support responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Answering phones and serving as a professional first point of contact for clients and referral sources Docketing deadlines and helping ensure important dates are tracked accurately Drafting, preparing, and filing legal documents Ordering, organizing, and following up on medical records and bills Assisting with demand letter preparation Communicating with clients in a clear, respectful, and compassionate manner Maintaining regular contact with insurance companies and the Department of Labor & Industries Helping keep case files organized, accurate, and up to date Supporting attorneys with case progression, documentation, and follow-through Following established systems and processes to ensure consistent, reliable case management Who Will Thrive Here You will likely be a strong fit for this role if you are someone who: Enjoys structure, organization, and clear expectations Notices details others may miss Takes pride in accurate, complete, and thoughtful work Communicates clearly and professionally Can balance compassion with a calm, matter-of-fact approach Follows through without needing to be chased Is comfortable working with deadlines and defined processes Wants to contribute to a mission-driven law firm doing meaningful client work Values a professional, respectful, and steady work environment We are not looking for someone who needs constant direction or thrives on drama. We are looking for someone steady, capable, and accountable — someone who understands that excellent legal work depends on excellent support.

Qualifications Preferred qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree preferred Paralegal degree or comparable legal experience strongly preferred Prior experience in a law firm or legal support role preferred At least 3 years of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel Familiarity with QuickBooks and Filevine is a plus, but not required Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to follow established processes and meet deadlines reliably Professional, respectful, and client-centered demeanor Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, or plaintiff-side legal work is helpful, but we are also open to candidates with strong legal support experience and a genuine desire to learn this practice area.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$60,000-$70,000 per year , depending on experience Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Full-time position In-person role in Seattle, WA About Scott & Scott, PLLC Scott & Scott, PLLC is a family-owned personal injury and workers' compensation law firm based in Seattle. Founded in 2016 by father-daughter team Brian and Rachel Scott, our firm represents individuals injured in auto accidents, workplace incidents, slip and falls, and other serious matters. With a combined 70 years of experience, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered legal representation. We believe every client deserves to be heard, cared for, and represented with skill and integrity. At Scott & Scott, PLLC, we are proud of our deep Seattle roots and our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve. How to Apply If you are a detail-oriented legal professional who wants to do meaningful work in a respectful, client-centered law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief note sharing why this role interests you.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person