The well-established Pacific Northwest Personal Injury firm of Adler Giersch seeks an experienced paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a personal injury practice for our South King County practice, based in Kent. Candidates must have a demonstrated passion for seeking justice and fairness, as we are a client-centric firm exclusively representing Plaintiffs in often complex injury cases.
We are proud to have been recognized twice as the Small Businesses to Work for in all of Washington by Seattle Business Magazine's Top 100 Companies, ranking in the top 10 for six consecutive years. Our AV-rated attorneys are highly recognized by the legal, health care and business communities, and are designated Washington SuperLawyers . Each holds the highest ratings of 10/10 on Our word-of-mouth firm has a rich 42-year history of providing exceptional service.
The paralegal will work directly with a top AV-Rated law partner / firm owner with 24 years in practice and will have the opportunity to grow professionally in a highly functional, supportive, and team environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide overall daily support to a law partner / owner, and concierge-level service to clients
Prepare and draft settlement negotiation demand packages
Track and meet timelines for deliverables
Facilitate client communication to include case updates, documentation, and scheduling
Organize and maintain case files including medical records and legal documents
Master use of the firm's electronic case and calendar management software
Communicate with insurance companies, attorneys and healthcare providers
Manage supervising attorney's case calendar
Assist in daily needs of the Kent office as-needed
Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to legal ethics and professional conduct standards.
Qualifications:
Two-year degree and/or equivalent paralegal certification
Seven plus years of experience as a paralegal at a personal injury law firm
Excellent oral, written and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Thrive working independently, and also as part of a team
A natural "people-person" with high emotional intelligence and compassion
A proactive mindset to anticipate attorney and case needs and bring solutions
Excellent time management, case management and multi-tasking skills
A strong work ethic that is client-focused, team-oriented and driven by a passion for advocacy and excellence
Litigation experience is preferred
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Benefits
We offer a robust compensation package, with a 401 (K) plan with matching contributions from the firm. The base salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, annually, as well as opportunities for generous annual performance-based bonuses. The compensation package also includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays. Compensation may vary outside of this range, depending upon factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.