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The Law Office of Stacy D Heard, PLLC • Seattle, WA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below. Compensation :

$75,000 - $90,000

Responsibilities :

  • Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
  • Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
  • Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
  • Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
  • Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible

Client Engagement & Case Management

  • Lead Client Interviews : Conduct comprehensive interviews to gather crucial case details and establish strong client relationships.
  • Strategic Document Preparation : Draft and review legal pleadings, memoranda, and other documents with precision, ensuring they align with each case’s strategy.
  • Ongoing Client Communication : Maintain proactive and transparent communication throughout the client’s journey, keeping them informed about case progress and next steps.
  • Discovery & Analysis : Manage, analyze, and summarize discovery materials to provide actionable insights for the legal team.

    • Legal Research & Document Drafting

  • Advanced Legal Research : Perform in-depth research on family law issues and distill findings into clear, actionable reports.
  • Comprehensive Drafting : Prepare key legal documents—including subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits—under attorney guidance.
  • Case Strategy Support : Collaborate closely with attorneys to align legal documents with evolving case strategies and client goals.

    • Operational Excellence & Innovation

  • Process Improvement : Work with the team to refine internal workflows, policies, and case management systems for greater efficiency.
  • Performance Tracking : Create detailed billable time entries and help meet key performance indicators by documenting forward progress in each case.
  • File Organization : Ensure that all case files and legal documents are meticulously organized, up-to-date, and readily accessible.

    • Brand Advocacy & External Engagement

  • Marketing & Outreach : Act as a positive ambassador for the firm through active participation in social media, podcasts, videos, and live streams.
  • Client Appreciation Initiatives : Propose and implement thoughtful gestures to recognize referrals and contributions from clients and partners.
  • Cultural Contribution : Engage in team training and collaborative events that foster a vibrant, innovative, and supportive work environment.

    • Qualifications :

  • Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
  • Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
  • 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
  • ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
  • Talented communicator and writer
  • Proven Expertise : Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced family law setting, supporting attorneys in complex cases.
  • Certified Professional : Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program; advanced paralegal education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) is preferred.
  • Analytical & Communicative : Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
  • Time Management : Demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple high-priority tasks while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.

    • About Company

    The Firm is well-respected for its intense advocacy, strong work ethic, pragmatism, and compassion in cases involving international family law issues for both traditional and non-traditional families. The firm provides caring counsel to clients while, at the same time, advocating skillfully and effectively.

    Featured benefits :

  • Hybrid or in-person workplace in downtown Seattle
  • Training and professional development
  • Independent responsibility for cases
  • 401(k) – employer matched
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive bonus packages
  • Pro bono opportunities to serve those in need of legal services
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