Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLC is a small, busy, client-focused estate planning, probate, guardianship, and elder law firm in Renton, Washington, which seeks a full-time legal assistant. If you have experience in a law firm environment, enjoy helping people, and are looking for your next rewarding opportunity in the legal field, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details:

• Full-time, M-F, 8:30 AM to 5 PM

• This position is in person

• Benefits: medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401(K) with employer match, summer hours, and free parking

• Help with administrative tasks, emails, and communicating closely with attorneys and legal staff

• Serve as a backup client care specialist, which includes answering phones, greeting clients, and directing inquiries

• Prepare correspondence and manage routine client inquiries with professionalism and discretion

• Help our paralegals with printing, filing, and mailing tasks

• Manage calendars, deadlines, and task lists to ensure timely completion of client matters

• Meet with clients to notarize, witness the execution of legal documents, and ensure proper formalities are met

• Keep paper and electronic files and client records organized and up to date

• Help with general office tasks as needed

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm

• Experience in Washington state

• An attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• A genuine desire to provide excellent client service in a warm and professional manner

• Excellent work ethic and team player

• A self-starter who can work independently

• Experience in drafting, editing, and finalizing correspondence and any other documents assigned by paralegals and attorneys

• Strong written, verbal communication, and time management skills

• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

• Preferred: experience in a law office or estate planning setting

• Preferred: notary public commission. If you are not yet a notary, we will help you become one