EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Puget Law Group LLP (PLG), a rapidly growing Criminal Defense, DUI and Personal Injury Law Firm in the Pacific Northwest, is searching for an experienced Criminal Defense Litigation Paralegal to join our rapidly expanding team of 13+ attorneys and 25+staff in providing complete case management and administrative support to our attorneys, staff and clients at our Tacoma office 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’s 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 experienced and exceptionally skilled individual to join a dynamic legal team and contribute to the success of a fast-paced practice. Opening to start immediately. The ideal candidate 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

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience (Required)
• Certificate or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
• Detail oriented, highly organized, ability to multitask and prioritize, excellent verbal and written communication, professional
• Self-motivated to work independently, be resourceful 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, SharePoint, OneDrive and Excel
• Clio Grow and Clio Manage is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

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
• Solution oriented
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Empathy and patience
• Reading comprehension
• Desire to learn

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• 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 and Clio Manage
• Proficiency in Outlook, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Clio, Excel and OneDrive
• Knowledge in drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment coordination with clients, law office and courts is a plus
• Knowledge of Department of Licensing issues is a plus
  To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume. To learn more about PLG, visit us at pugetlawgroup.com.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal assistant or Paralegal: 5 years (Preferred)
• Administrative: 5 years (Preferred)
• MS Office: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal studies (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tacoma, WA 98402 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• 5+ years Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience
• 5+ years administrative experience
• 3-5 years Microsoft Office
• Proficient and competent in managing criminal caseload from intake through post disposition in all Washington State and Federal jurisdictions
• Draft, prepare and file motions, declarations, proposed orders and other court documents in all Washington State and Federal jurisdictions
• Maintain, monitor and update attorneys’ hearing calendars
• Communicate effectively with court staff, prosecutors and clients
• Work effectively with a team of Attorneys, Treatment Compliance Coordinators, DOL Specialists, Legal Assistants, Intake and Front Desk Coordinator to provide the best client experience and achieve great results
• Communicate with clients to provide updated hearing and case information
• Maintain, monitor and update attorneys’ trial calendars
• Manage case files using our electronic case management systems
• Schedule witnesses for defense interviews and manage witness files
• Prepare and organize physical case files, discovery and trial binders
• Prepare, file and serve witness lists and subpoenas for trial
• Communicate with and schedule witnesses for trial
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials
• Communicate with court staff, prosecutors and clients
• Download, review, organize and index criminal investigation materials
• Meet with clients for discovery review
• Perform additional tasks when assigned