Job Overview:
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Lifetime Legal is a well-established women owned estate planning and probate law firm serving Thurston, Mason, and Lewis Counties. We are looking for two paralegals to begin right away in full-time positions. These positions will work closely with and support supervising attorneys who practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, adult guardianship/conservatorship and minor conservatorship. These are not remote positions and will require presence in the office.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate Required (Legal experience may substitute at discretion of employer)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel preferred
- Typing WPM: 50+ Required
- Accounting/Bookkeeping Experience preferred for position # 1
- Probate experience preferred for position #2
- Experience with Clio or similar web-based client software program preferred
- Experience in probate work and/or estate planning preferred
Skills Required:
- Ability to e-file and e-record documents (preferred)
- Comfort with client/other professionals during phone and in person interactions to include answering questions regarding estate administration, responding to client concerns, scheduling appointments, and assisting in the signing and execution of pleadings as required.
- Compassion and kindness for those who are grieving.
- Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with legal billing (preferred).
- Reliable, accountable, and willing to collaborate with others.
- Comfort with web-based interfaces.
- Independent and self-motivated worker.
- Ability to work with interruptions and flexibility to adjust to attorney needs.
- Articulate.
- Good problem solver.
- Team Player/Collaborative and Respectful with Colleagues.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Olympia, WA 98506: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Lifetime Legal, PLLC
1235 Fourth Avenue East, Suite 200 | Olympia | WA 98506
Washington State Paralegal Association