Must reside in Washington State - We offer flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and in-office at our Kirkland, WA location. Will require in-office time during onboarding.
Northwest Family Law is a growth minded entrepreneurial boutique firm dedicated to providing Client-centric, solutions-driven family law services. We go beyond legal representation-we guide our clients through life's toughest transitions, turning the pain of divorce into the hope of a brighter future.
At Northwest Family Law, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We cultivate an environment where professionals can thrive, offering the support and opportunities needed for professional growth. For the right individual, this is more than just a job-it is a chance to grow alongside a team of passionate, like-minded professionals who truly enjoy working together.
Job Summary: Experienced, dedicated and detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to join our legal team. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, elevated client service and the ability to work efficiently. We believe in maximizing the value that our paralegals bring to our firm and clients by entrusting them with high-level work that is commensurate with their qualifications. Paralegals do the bulk of the drafting of pleadings, discovery, and case correspondence. Paralegals will be the main point of contact for clients and will manage client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel and their staff.
- Comfortable as client's main contact, attending client meetings, and track and record client billings and expenses.
- Compose, prepare, and answer correspondence with clients and case-related experts.
- Calendaring, reminders, and scheduling management for 35-45 cases
- Interact with courts regarding hearings, motions etc.
- Draft a variety of legal documents: petitions, summons, subpoenas, motion pleadings, declarations, court orders, parenting plans, discovery and other documents as needed.
- Assist with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and court filings.
- Prepare and review discovery, including answers to interrogatories and requests for production requests.
- Assist lawyers in the preparation of depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
- Organize and analyze large volumes of financial documents, including preparing asset/debt spreadsheets.
- Draft child support worksheets
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of family law experience under an attorney in a law firm setting.
- Comfortable with billable hour requirements and delegating tasks to legal assistants.
- Comfortable with practice management systems (Clio), billings systems, etc.
- Excellent organizational, time-management and customer service skills
- Paralegal professional certification or advanced paralegal education.
- Talented communicator and writer.
- Understands of the nuances related to family law (with a basic understanding of the court procedures in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000 - $95,000, Quarterly and annual incentive bonuses
Benefits:
Generous PTO
Competitive Employee Benefits; Health, Dental, Vision
401(k) matching
EAP
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
40hr work week Monday - Friday
Schedule variation could be required
Education:
- Associate (Required)
- Completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education.
Experience:
- Family Law Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
- Work Location: Hybrid or in-person in Kirkland, WA 98033. Must reside in WA State and be able to attend in-person court proceedings.