Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Legal Assistant or Paralegal Navigate Law Group Vancouver, WA Job Details Part-time $22 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Google Workspace Teamwork Google Sheets Google Docs Google Drive Interpersonal skills Writing skills Project management Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Legal case management Document management Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description About us Navigate Law Group is a local law firm in Vancouver, WA 98660. This well-established firm is seeking a self-starter who can proactively handle the day-to-day challenges of a thriving law practice. You will work with attorneys who are collaborative and supportive. Candidates must have at least one year of legal assistant or paralegal experience in Washington State. Must be extremely organized and self-motivated. Qualified candidates will assist our civil attorneys in all aspects of case management including client communication & management, pre-trial & trial preparation, drafting legal pleadings, summarizing various records received, providing assistance with organizing discovery, project management and document control, etc. We're looking for a team member who… Has the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; Is hard working and responsive to emails, calls, and texts with firm attorney(s), clients, court staff, and other attorneys during business hours; Exercises good judgment and professionalism, especially as related to the Rules of Professional Conduct; Is very detail-oriented with the ability to analyze and problem-solve; Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; Can work independently and as part of a team to establish and foster working relationships with firm attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, and outside vendors such as process servers and investigators;; Can follow instructions and procedures without repeated reminders or corrections needed; Is highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; Has accurate and quick typing ability; and Can be a team player.

Requirements:

Professional and pleasant demeanor. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and retention of information in both written and oral communications. Experience with drafting legal pleadings and coherence with local rules/statutes preferred. Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere. Ability to multi-task independently, including handling projects with competing deadlines. Has project management and document control experience. High level of computer competency, in the Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and Adobe Acrobat (E-signatures, Edit Text, Organize Pages, Redact, and Bates Stamp). Requires the ability to work up to 40 hours per week during business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:30 pm, occasionally flexibility is needed). Reliable transportation with excellent attendance. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

In this position you will work directly with civil attorneys in a dynamic work environment. You will work with clients, directly and indirectly, attend meetings, court, draft documents, etc. Your day will be varied and fast-paced. Navigate Law Group prides itself on our collaboration and teamwork. Starting pay range is $22.00-$28.00 per hour for the legal assistant position, or $26.00-$33.00 per hour for the paralegal position, pay varies depending on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. If this sounds like you, please do the following (MUST

COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED

): Send us your resume and cover letter.

Please note:

some position specific testing may be included in the interview process.

Work Remotely:

No Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

legal assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person