Legal Assistant/Paralegal

COMPENSATION: Depends on experience. Attractive benefits package including medical and dental.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

Wenatchee office seeks a full-time, experienced, legal assistant to assist attorneys who primarily work in the area of civil litigation.

JOB DUTIES:

Prepare and edit correspondence, legal pleadings, and other documents independently and consistent with attorney instructions.

Maintain legal files and records.

Manage litigation and outreach calendars.

Assist in filing pleadings, recording documents, and arranging service of process.

Assist in client communication, fact development, computer-assisted legal research.

Assist in community outreach/education.

Coordinate attorney scheduling.

Perform investigative work (research facts, gather discovery, access databases, etc.).

Maintain a professional working relationship with our clients and the community.

Perform assigned clerical/administrative/other office tasks.

Answer multi-line computer phone system as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and procedures, or ability to read, understand and follow the rules and procedures.

Possess good organizational/time management skills: successfully manage multiple duties/tasks and deadlines and prioritize work.

Demonstrate intermediate/advanced computer skills including word processing, Excel, and Outlook, and be open to learning new software applications.

Use and operate office machines such as copiers, scanners, fax machines, etc. effectively.

Be accurate and detail-oriented.

Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work both within a team environment and independently.

APPLICATIONS: Email Cover letter, resume, and references.