Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

Puget Law Group LLP (PLG), is a rapidly growing Criminal Defense, DUI and Personal Injury Law Firm in the Pacific Northwest. PLG is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic, highly organized, and committed Legal Assistant to join our rapidly expanding team in providing administrative support to our attorneys and corroborating with our support staff at our Tacoma location.

PLG is the top-rated law firm of its kind in the Pacific Northwest – and one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation. For the past four years, PLG has been listed in the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S.,” and the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Fastest Growing Private Companies in Washington State,” In addition, we were recently listed as “the Fastest Growing Criminal Defense Law Firm in America” (Law Firm 500, 2021).

Through an unwavering commitment to growth, to excellence both in business and in the courtroom, and to caring for each client experience as though they were our only client, we are building the Injury and Criminal Defense law firm of the future.

At Puget Law Group, we empower clients facing their darkest hours by delivering unwavering advocacy and pursuing justice. We strive to exceed expectations, secure the best possible outcomes, and restore hope. Our values of respect, inspiration, growth, hustle, and trust guide us in every transaction. Through an unwavering commitment to growth, to excellence both in business and in the courtroom, and to caring for each client experience as though they were our only client, we are building the Injury and Criminal Defense law firm of the future.

This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional skilled individual to join a dynamic legal team and contribute to the success of a fast-paced practice. Opening to start immediately. You will be supporting 14+ well-respected attorneys . The ideal condidate must be knowledgeable, accountable, organized, work independently, be resourceful, and be an enthusiastic team member with an optimistic mindset, providing our clients with the best possible results.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in paralegal, certificate, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years of experience as administrative/office assistant (preferably legal setting)
• Detail oriented, highly organized, ability to multitask and prioritize, excellent verbal and written communication, professional
• Self-motivated to work independently and foster a positive cohesive team atmosphere, pro-active team player
• Ability to prioritize workloads, adapt to competing demands and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
• Clio Grow and Clio Manage is a plus
• Ability to be flexible and comfortable with changing demands
• Solution oriented
• Bilingual(Spanish) is a plus
• This is an in-person job, not remote

Education and Experience

• Paralegal, Bachelors, Associate degree or Certificate in a relevant field
• Department of Licensing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Drug, Alcohol, Domestic Violence and Sexual Deviancy evaluation and treatment coordination: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 3-5 years (Required)
• Administrative experience (Required)
• Legal: 3 years (Preferred)

Role Overview/Responsibilities

If hired, you will work as part of a dynamic team that works collaboratively like no other. We share ideas and insight, support each other, and uphold the highest levels of professionalism and client care.

• Manage and coordinate daily attorneys calendar schedules, including in-person and web hearing confirmations across multiple jurisdictions throughout Washington State.
• Perform weekly calendar sweeps for attorneys’ hearings.
• Conduct routine pending file system checks across multiple jurisdictions throughout Washington state.
• Perform public disclosure requests and manage responsive materials in multiple jurisdictions throughout Washington State.
• Obtain Release of Information and maintain electronic records in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain attorney calendar for all DOL hearings.
• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for Department of Licensing (DOL) hearings, including client records, evidence, and legal forms.
• Provide clients with guidance on hearing processes, potential outcomes, and license reinstatement procedures.
• Manage all follow-up actions, including assisting clients in obtaining necessary approvals for license restoration.
• Provide support to Attorneys and Paralegals on case specific workload.
• Back up to front desk duties, answering/redirecting phone calls, take notes (shared with other Legal Assistants).
• Back up the Treatment Compliance Coordinator for all PLG clients requiring court-ordered treatment, including chemical dependency, mental health, domestic violence, anger management, community service, parenting classes, defensive driving, and medical records.

Soft Skills

• Ability to pivot and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Empathy and patience.
• Reading comprehension.
• Desire to learn.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge in drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment coordination with clients, law office and courts (preferred).
• Knowledge in Department of Licensing issues (preferred).
• Knowledge of Washington State Court rules and filing systems, including LINX, Odyssey, OCourts, KCDC, KIT District, USDC-Pacer, KCScript, Seattle Municipal Portal, eFileWA, and JIS.
• Proficiency in Clio Grow, Clio Manage,
• Proficiency in Outlook, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Clio, Excel and OneDrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Puget Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Final Notes

This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope and nature of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role. Management retains the discretion to modify this job description as business needs evolve.

The duties of this position are subject to regular review and updates and other duties may be assigned.

If you think you’re a great fit for this exciting role, please provide a resume AND a cover letter. To learn more about PLG, visit us at pugetlawgroup.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Legal: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person