Administrative or Legal Assistant - Law Firm (Tax, Business Consulting, and Estate Planning/Probate)

Please take note that this position is for an in-office assistant at our Bainbridge Island, Washington, office.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrative or legal assistant who values and is attentive to detail-oriented work, who enjoys helping others and interacting with clients, and who is able to work both independently and collaboratively. This is also an opportunity to come on board when our firm is growing and expanding into other areas, and so there will be opportunities for growth and expansion for someone who views this position as a "career" and not merely " a job."

You are the "right" candidate for this position if you have strong administrative skills; bring a positive attitude to your days and work environment; have the ability, composure, and judgment to manage client relations; have a willingness to learn and receive constructive guidance and feedback; have a genuine commitment to excel in your work; and appreciate the importance of having a positive impact in your work environment where respectful interactions and open and candid conversation are valued, and "toxic" behavior is not.

About Us

We are a growing and enterprising law firm seeking to add administrative support to our tax, consulting, and estate planning teams, with a focus on providing “gold star” service to clients. We value both the professional expertise and counsel we provide to clients and the relationship with and service to clients in sharing that expertise and counsel.

Clients are individuals and business owners located in and outside of Washington with sophisticated tax, estate, and business planning and related tax compliance needs (i.e., tax preparation, legal documentation, IRS representation, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ($30 or higher DOE)

• 7 Paid holidays, 7 days PTO accrual

• 100% paid medical Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

What You’ll Do

• Welcome and greet clients and others with enthusiasm and a warm attitude

• Manage and engage in client communications - telephone calls, emails, and in-person questions

• Assist with client engagements - intake, workflow, due dates, etc.

• Assist with maintaining client files and records

• Assist with preparing documents and correspondence

• Manage firm and attorney/CPA calendars

• Provide administrative support across the teams, as needed

• Provide general office assistance with filing, scanning, organizing files and records, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an administrative assistant in a professional services firm

Skills Traits

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills

• Personal accountability for assigned deliverables, taking full responsibility for outcomes and meeting deadlines

• Desire for, openness to, and positive reception of constructive feedback and guidance

• Enjoys working collaboratively and independently

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to and appreciation for detail and accuracy

• Appreciation for proactive, dependable, and accountable performance

• Experience with general office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Team player attitude with a positive, kind, and friendly nature

• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Including Microsoft Planner and Teams)

Why Join Us?

• Supportive work environment

• Opportunity for professional and personal growth within the firm

• Values of open communication, kindness, and mutual respect

• Day-to-day work environment that is friendly and welcoming