Family Law Paralegal

Reed Longyear is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Family Law practice . Any applicant must have knowledge of Family Law procedure in King County and be comfortable referencing local rules and procedures for other counties.

Reed Longyear is a well-established and long-standing general practice firm in downtown Seattle with strong ties to the local community. We are close to transit centers, ferries, and the King County courthouse. We cultivate a collaborative atmosphere and offer competitive benefits and friendly co-workers. We look forward to finding the ideal candidate to join our team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting pleadings and preparing state forms in various proceedings (dissolution/legal separation, paternity, support modification, DVPO, etc.)
• Drafting and serving discovery materials (interrogatories and requests for production, subpoenas, deposition setup, etc.)
• Drafting and preparing trial materials (witness lists, exhibit lists, joint statements of evidence, etc.)
• Working with clients to obtain necessary documentation to complete discovery requests and satisfy financial source document rules
• Organizing and managing files, documents, and exhibits
• Scheduling and meeting deadlines for Family Law case schedules
• Managing multiple attorney caseloads and deadlines
• Setting and participating in remote video conferencing proficiently

Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of Family Law litigation experience in King County Superior Court
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required
• Paralegal Certification preferred
• Working knowledge of court rules (including King County e-filing, e-service and working copies procedure), discovery processes, and case management
• Familiarity practice management software (or the ability to quickly learn new software)
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office
• High proficiency with use of calendaring software
• Familiarity with Family Soft and Adobe Acrobat Pro (useful but not required)

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Direct applicants only. Please no recruiter inquiries.