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Location

Renton, WA | United States

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Job description

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities:

• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals
• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
• Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
• Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
• Assisting attorneys and staff with processing clients' injury claims and lawsuits
• Processing cases throughout the litigation process
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Filing pleadings in state and federal courts (including e-filing)
• Reviewing and processing mail, faxes, and emails
• Calendaring for assigned attorneys
• Scheduling depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings
• Preparing arbitration materials and trial materials
• Preparation of final accounting documents at the conclusion of the case
• Communicating with medical providers, opposing counsel, and insurance companies
• Training new hires and mentoring them throughout the onboarding process

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
• Competency and experience working on personal injury cases
• Organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to handle multiple litigation cases with supervision

About Company: Our staff is committed to the success of those we serve. We are happy to work above and beyond expectations to ensure quick yet efficient settlements. Our attorneys and staff are proud to work at Buckley & Associates, PS, Inc., and honored to provide service to our communities. Please check our website: for more information.

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