Estate Planning - Probate Paralegal

Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLC

  • Renton, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
  • Apply easily
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 About Company: We are a well-established Renton, Washington law firm. The firm has been dedicated to assisting families and individuals in the areas of probate, guardianships, estate planning, trust administration, special needs planning/administration, and elder law. Our goal is to provide clients with excellent legal services. We aspire for clients to have peace of mind, feel well-informed, and be respected.

Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLC