Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Well-established Yakima law firm looking for a full-time legal assistant/paralegal.

Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional customer service skills, effective time management skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook, strong general technology skills, be detail oriented and self-motivated, and have a positive attitude with a willingness to work as part of a team in the fast paced legal field. Must have reliable transportation.

Prior experience as a legal assistant/paralegal of at least 7 years is required, preferably in a general litigation setting with exposure to multiple different fields of law. This position involves heavy transcription and editing, use of electronic filing systems in various courts and hearing boards, and knowledge of proper brief formatting.

The ideal candidate is a team player and self-starter who is confident in their knowledge, but willing to ask questions when assistance is needed.

Benefits:

• Health insurance and dental benefits at no cost to the employee.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid time off: one week for the first year and two weeks starting the second year.
• Profit sharing/Retirement Benefits: After two years of employment, employees receive an additional 25% of their salary in the form of a retirement account which is funded each year solely by the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person