Legal Assistant

Located in Vancouver, WA

Salary: $29.00+ DOE

Legal Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Paralegal/Legal Assistant Experience Required

About This Opportunity

Join our client's team as a Legal Assistant and make a meaningful impact in your community by supporting access to justice for underserved populations. We're seeking an experienced paralegal professional to provide comprehensive litigation support and client services in our dynamic legal practice focusing on civil and family law matters.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Prepare and edit legal correspondence, pleadings, and court documents independently under attorney supervision
• Support attorneys throughout the litigation process, including filing affirmative litigation, managing discovery, and trial preparation
• Assist with pleading filings, document recording, and coordinating service of process
• Conduct investigative work including fact research, discovery gathering, and database access
• Manage complex litigation calendars and critical deadlines

Client Services & Administration

• Maintain organized legal files and comprehensive case records
• Assist with client communication and fact development
• Conduct limited computer-assisted legal research as needed
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
• Share reception duties including client intake and telephone support
• Handle various clerical, administrative, and office support tasks

Required Qualifications

Essential Experience

• Paralegal experience required with demonstrated knowledge of:
• Civil procedure and family law procedure
• Local court rules for Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties
• Federal and state rules and procedures
• Experience with mandatory family law forms strongly preferred
• Electronic filing experience in federal and state courts preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Planner
• Willingness to learn new software applications
• Proficient operation of office equipment (copiers, scanners, etc.)

Professional Competencies

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work product
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse populations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Stress management skills and ability to work calmly under pressure

What We Offer

While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:

• Referral bonuses
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision/eyewear plan
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Direct deposit
• Sick Pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance

Apply by sending your resume to jobs.vancouverwa@expresspros.com

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Express Office: Vancouver

2612 Northeast 114th Avenue

Suite 2

Vancouver, WA 98684