We are looking for a focused Legal Assistant to join our high calibre team at Paine Hamblen LLP in Spokane, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Legal Assistant is an incredible opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in communication, problem-solving and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Legal Assistant at Paine Hamblen LLP today!
Have you ever worked in a law office? Do you have 3-6 years of experience? Do you have a flexible, positive, and friendly attitude? Are you proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of using legal software?The busy, but fun and inclusive downtown law office has an immediate opening for a full-time in-office (Monday through Friday) legal assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative and legal assistant support to attorneys with diverse caseloads and practice areas. Such duties include: preparing, serving, and filing pleadings; assisting with transactions, hearings, and trial preparation; managing attorney calendars; communicating with clients and witnesses; proofreading; and other ad hoc administrative duties.Candidates should have at least three years of experience in civil litigation defense, a legal environment supporting an attorney or a judge, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.The firm offers excellent compensation and benefits package:Health insurance/Vision insurance401(k)401(k) matchingFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offIf you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today!Responsibilities:Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetingsPerform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessibleAssist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavitsGather information about legal issues from the client in interviewsCoordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers• Draft pleadings, correspondence, deposition notices, and other legal documentsQualifications:Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammarMust have great time-management skills, and organizational skills3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm settingProficient in Microsoft OfficeGood communication skillsWriting skillsPays attention to detailProofreadingAbout Company:Paine Hamblen is a busy, but fun and inclusive downtown law office. The firm offers excellent compensation and benefits package.Fun fact - Paine Hamblen is Spokane's oldest law firm.Benefits include:Health insuranceVision insurance401(k) with matching Bonus programFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time off
Benefits of working as a Legal Assistant in Spokane, WA:
? Company offers great benefits
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