Legal Assistant

at  Ramsaur Law

ARE YOU A SELF-STARTER LOOKING FOR A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION AND PROVIDES YOU WITH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED?

Come join Ramsaur Law—big firm work in a casual small firm setting. Ramsaur Law is a very busy small practice with offices in Washington and California that currently handles creditors’ rights, commercial collections and bankruptcy matters (https://www.ramsaurlaw.com). We are seeking a full-time in-person legal assistant for our downtown Tacoma, Washington office.
Ramsaur Law offers a compensation package starting at $22.00 - 26.00/hr., paid vacation, holidays and sick leave and stipend for health insurance.
The principal attorney, Brett Ramsaur, began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Deborah J. Saltzman, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California, before joining Snell & Wilmer LLP, a 500+ lawyer full-service commercial law firm. Among other distinctions, Brett has been named a Super Lawyer® since 2017 as a top-rated bankruptcy attorney.
Compensation:
$22 - $26 hourlyResponsibilities:

• Calendaring deadlines, reminders and follow-ups
• Case and workflow management, including preparation of various legal documents (e.g., demand letters, complaints, case summaries, discovery, writs, levy packages, etc.)
• Compiling, filing, and serving pleadings and documents, including proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and all electronic filing programs for both state and federal courts (LINX, Odyssey, PACER, CM/ECF)
• Communication with clients and staff
• General administrative support to attorneys
• Answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Screening potential clients and opening cases, including preparation of engagement letters, conflict waivers, etc.
  Qualifications:

Ideal candidate must have:

• Previous experience as a legal assistant
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Work, Excel)
• Proficiency with all electronic filing programs for both state and federal courts (LINX, Odyssey, PACER, CM/ECF)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

About Company

Why Join Ramsaur Law Office?

• Competitive market salary.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment without the stress and pressure of big law.
• Exposure to high-profile cases and clients, offering unparalleled potential to remain longer term.

Ramsaur Law Office is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds