SEEKING EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL
TEAM UP WITH A WINNER! Multi-annual-award-winning (e.g., AIFLA's 10 Best Law Firms & 10 Best Attorneys, Attorney & Practice Magazine's Top 10 Law Firms, etc.) and top client-reviewed family law firm, BERNER LAW GROUP, PLLC is seeking to fill a position for a ROCK STAR Family Law Paralegal to join our existing roster. STARTING PAY $90-$100K DOE AND TERMS OF HIRE.
THIS POSITION COMES WITH RULE 6 CLERKSHIP POTENTIAL (UPON SUFFICIENT TENURE AS A FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL WITH OUR FIRM) TO TRAIN TO BECOME AN ATTORNEY WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL, THEREBY BYPASSING LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS AND SAVING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN LAW SCHOOL-RELATED DEBT. THIS MAJOR PERK DISTINGUISHES US FROM ALMOST ALL OTHER EMPLOYERS. WHY GET STUCK (EVEN AT ONE OF THE LARGER FIRMS) WHEN YOU CAN OPT FOR GROWTH POTENTIAL?
$5,000.00 BONUS UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT (AVAILABLE ONLY TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE WORKED AS A FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL FOR MINIMUM PAST 3 YEARS)
Family Law Paralegal benefits:
- Great medical/dental/vision benefits (Regence Blue Shield, employee does not co-pay for premium) if such coverage desired in lieu of higher starting salary
- Employer-funded 401(k) benefits (minimum annual 3% contribution by employer--no contribution from employee needed upon becoming eligible)
- Hybrid remote opportunities available for paralegal after full integration
- 21 days of PTO accrual per year plus major holidays
- Many other benefits including great firm culture, free parking, food, etc.
Family Law Paralegal requirements:
- Minimum of TWO YEARS of recent experience working as a family law paralegal (or doing family law paralegal-level work even if not a "certified paralegal") in a family law office required
- Experience with billable hour requirements is required
- Experience with time billing software (for example, Timeslips) is required
- Experience in drafting family law pleadings from the beginning of the case to the end (other than e.g., trial brief, etc.) for the attorney's review/approval is required
Family Law Paralegal day-to-day operations/requirements:
- The firm is looking for a self-starter with the ability to multi-task well in a fast paced environment and who is professional, dependable, efficient, direct, and interested in a position that involves a high degree of collaboration with the attorneys and overall responsibility
- Excellent organizational (filing/case management) skills
- Excellent writing skills (including attention to detail)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with members of the office and the client base
Apply at jberner@bernerlawgroup.com.
Note: If requirements above not met, could qualify for a junior paralegal position to start and starting compensation would also then be lower.
Washington State Paralegal Association