Estate Planning - Probate Paralegal

We're seeking a skilled and experienced (a MINIMUM of 2 years experience) paralegal to support our growing legal team. We work hard as a team while recognizing that there is more to life than practicing law. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. No phone calls, please. We are currently not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters for this position. Responsibilities : Applicant must have exceptional attention to detail, be a self-starter, and excel in :

• Strong writing and grammar skills
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments
• File management (organization, maintaining status)
• Monitoring calendar (timeline and deadlines)
• Effectively using time, tracking billable hours
• Drafting, editing, and finalizing correspondence, deeds, estate planning documents, and pleadings
• Reconciling accounting information provided by probate clients
• Maintaining good communication with clients Qualifications : The following are requirements :
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Understanding of the structure and purpose of court pleadings and relevant documents, as well as knowledge of how to locate local, state, and federal rules governing those documents
• At least two years of experience working in a capacity as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary (general law office experience is not sufficient; Paralegal Certificate preferred)
• Experience with filing in superior court (including e-filing in Pierce and King Counties)
• Working knowledge of practice management software, including tracking time, is a must. Trust Administration experience is a plus Compensation : $62,000 - $67,000
• Applicant must have exceptional attention to detail, be a self-starter, and excel in :
• Strong writing and grammar skills
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments
• File management (organization, maintaining status)
• Monitoring calendar (timeline and deadlines)
• Effectively using time, tracking billable hours
• Drafting, editing, and finalizing correspondence, deeds, estate planning documents, and pleadings
• Reconciling accounting information provided by probate clients
• Maintaining good communication with clients
• Completing court filings, county recordings, scheduling hearings, and providing notice to other parties

Compensation :

$62,000-$67,000 per year

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