Legal Assistant/Office Assistant

Job description
Seeking a qualified candidate for an immediate Legal Assistant/Office Assistant/Paralegal position with my law firm.

My Practice:

• Small Solo Practice (currently one attorney and one paralegal).
• Primarily Traffic Infractions Defense (as well as other driving related offenses)

95%+- Criminal Defense 5%- Other miscellaneous matters < 5%

Location:

• Office is located in Edmonds, WA, but close to Lynnwood (Highway 99)

Education & Experience:

• 1+ year of law office or office experience is preferred.
• College/Paralegal students are encouraged to apply.
• JD Students and Law School Graduates need NOT to apply.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, writing, organizational and administrative skills required.

• Must be efficient, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Familiarity with Mac OS X a big plus (we only use Mac products in the office).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products - Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Work Schedule, Terms & Compensation:

• This will start as a part-time position on a contract/hourly basis without benefits at this time, but with a potential to grow to full-time employment in the near future. You will receive a Form 1099 at the end of the year and you will pay your own taxes.

• Flexible with a minimum of 20 hrs/week and maximum of 30 hrs/week work to start with.

• This is an excellent opportunity for Paralegal students as well as other candidates seeking to gain experience in a law office setting and can benefit from a flexible schedule.

Wage:

• DOE, but both hours and pay could increase over time based on individual’s performance/efficiency and the firm's needs.

• Wage: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Approximate start date:
We will be interviewing immediately and hiring as soon as we find the right fit. This position will be posted until filled.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE!!!

Apply via Email: Send resume, a brief cover letter, and list of professional references with the subject line: "ATTN ROO” – “LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL " –
“LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME”

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
We try NOT to meet with clients in office. At this time most client contacts are limited to phone/email/zoom etc.
Masks required. Proof of Vaccination strongly preferred.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mac OS X: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location