Job Opening: Family Law Paralgeal

[Christine Assaf]

Family Law Paralegal (Washington State)

Skellenger Bender, P.S. seeks an experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic Family Law practice group.

This is a full-time non-exempt position, fully remote work located in Washington state (subject to change depending on management decisions). All employees are required to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.

Our Family Law Paralegals assist attorneys with cases from start to finish. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Screening prospective clients
• Assisting with the drafting of pleadings
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsels’ offices, and the court
• Assisting with discovery, filing, and serving cases
• Calendaring and various administrative tasks while accurately recording billable and non-billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with the firm’s policy

We are committed to providing excellent client services. We value and reward hard work, teamwork, and innovation. We offer a good work-life balance in a collegial environment, as well as a competitive compensation package (based upon experience) and generous benefits!

Applicants should possess at least 3 years of solid civil litigation experience, knowledge of applicable Washington and local court rules, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong time-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. ProLaw experience is a plus!

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter addressing your interest and experience along with your resume to in...@skellengerbender.com.

Since 1928, Skellenger Bender has provided the highest quality legal services to individuals, families, businesses, and governmental entities. Working alongside such diverse clients has made us more insightful, responsive, and innovative attorneys.

We’re proud of our heritage of service to our clients and the community. We take as much pride in our role in the establishment of rural electrification in the Pacific Northwest, and in paving the way for the group practice of medicine in Washington, as we do in the more than one thousand adoptions handled by our family law attorneys, and the hundreds of hours of pro bono legal services we donate each year to social justice causes.

Our breadth of talent and experience, as well as our legacy of providing the highest caliber of legal representation, allow us to offer our clients cogent strategies and effective advocacy in a wide variety of practice areas.

Skellenger Bender welcomes clients without regard to race, sex, marital status, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Skellenger Bender, we embrace and celebrate differences and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to teammates at all levels without regard to: race; color; religion; nationality; ethnic origin; sex; age; veteran status; marital or family status (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; physical, mental, or sensory disabilities; or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.