Job Description
Legal Assistant & Office Manager at Law Firm
Morisset Schlosser Jozwiak & Somerville Law Firm is seeking an experienced and organized individual to serve as Legal Assistant & Office Manager in their Downtown Seattle office on a contract basis. Initial contract term is a minimum of 9-months and has the potential for extension or permanent placement.
Job Description As a Legal Assistant & Office Manager, you will be responsible for providing administrative and legal support to the firm. You will also be responsible for managing the office operations, including but not limited to:
Providing administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other staff members; Managing the day-to-day operations of the office; Drafting legal documents and correspondence; Maintaining client files, calendars and deadlines; Assisting with court filings, pleadings, motions and other legal paperwork; Assisting with research; Maintaining office supplies; Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments; Answering and routing telephone calls; and Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate OR Bachelor’s degree with related experience (the right combination of skills and experience may substitute for qualifying education); 2 years of experience in a law firm environment or legal field preferred; Experience in complex litigation preferred; Must have knowledge of court rules; Proficiency with MS Office 365; Experience with: Clio(!), Time Matters, Juris, or other legal time and billing software; Demonstrates the potential to be flexible, resourceful, positive, and disciplined in supporting attorneys; Experience with WestLaw, Pacer, ECF, and all other industry standard tools preferred; Self-starter, highly motivated with ability to take initiative and move projects forward; Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, formatting and typing skills—ability to multitask required; Strong customer Service skills; Comfortable working independently, without hands-on supervision; Strong work ethic with commitment to developing new skills and helping the firm grow; Proven project management and organizational skills; and The highest standards of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
Compensation Law Firm is offering a full compensation package including generous health, transportation (Orca), and other fringe benefits for the right candidate.
Instructions Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Kaitlin Nelson via email at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Law Firm is seeking an experienced and organized individual to serve as Legal Assistant & Office Manager in their Downtown Seattle office on a contract basis. This position offers a full compensation package, including generous health, transportation and other fringe benefits. The initial contract term is a minimum of 9-months and has the potential for extension or permanent placement.
Job Title: Legal Assistant & Office Manager
Job Description The Legal Assistant & Office Manager will provide administrative and legal support to the firm, manage the day-to-day operations of the office, draft legal documents and correspondence, maintain client files, calendars and deadlines, assist with court filings, pleadings, motions and other legal paperwork, assist with research, maintain office supplies, organize and schedule meetings and appointments, answer and route telephone calls and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
Paralegal Certificate OR Bachelor’s degree with related experience (the right combination of skills and experience may substitute for qualifying education); 2 years of experience in a law firm environment or legal field preferred; Experience in complex litigation preferred; Must have knowledge of court rules; Proficiency with MS Office 365; Experience with: Clio(!), Time Matters, Juris, or other legal time and billing software; Demonstrates the potential to be flexible, resourceful, positive, and disciplined in supporting attorneys; Experience with WestLaw, Pacer, ECF,
