The Law Office of Stacy D Heard, PLLC • Seattle, WA, US
Posted 4 days ago
Description
We are a small Family Law firm located in Seattle, WA. Our firm specializes in cases that involve high-conflict divorce, international law, custody, and complex parenting and financial issues. This role is a great opportunity for growth within our firm.
We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and paralegals in a busy practice. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00, with the first 90 days spent in-office for training and team building. If you're an extraordinary communicator (verbal and written), compassionate with clients, a master of organization, great at time management, and can work autonomously, then this position may be for you. If you are able to handle a high-pressure situation, enjoy overcoming obstacles, and consider yourself an expert problem solver, this may be the role for you.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and responding to correspondence
- Communicating with clients, opposing parties, opposing counsel, third parties, court personnel
- Managing a high volume of email and prioritization
- Scheduling, calendaring, and tracking deadlines
- Client file and document management
- Client intake interviews
- Assisting the paralegal with preparing pleadings, discovery, and other case materials
- Filing
Qualifications
A qualified candidate should value providing high-quality service to clients and should possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Two years of family law or litigation experience
- Mastery of professional administrative skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
- Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work products under strict deadlines
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Compensation
$25 - $40 hourly
About The Law Office of Stacy D Heard, PLLC
The Firm is well-respected for its intense advocacy, strong work ethic, pragmatism, and compassion in cases involving both traditional and non-traditional families. The firm provides caring counsel to clients while, at the same time, advocating skillfully and effectively.
Featured benefits:
- Hybrid or in-person workplace in downtown Seattle
- Training and professional development
- Independent responsibility for cases
- 401(k) – employer matched
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Pro bono opportunities to serve those in need of legal services