Careers @ Hemmat Law Group

Family Law Paralegal

Hybrid
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Seattle, WA

Hemmat Law is growing again! Founded in 1994, we are a boutique family law practice specializing in high conflict and high asset family law matters across Washington State. We began expanding from a solo practice in 2019, and have enjoyed a 100% staff team member retention rate since. Expect an unusually vibrant and dynamic workplace, as all but one of our team are in their 20’s. Further, our cloud-based practice features high levels of technological sophistication, collaboration, and an open-door management policy geared towards your success. Most importantly: we will trust you and treat you like the knowledgeable professional that you are.

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced, dedicated early career paralegal who seeks to grow their skills in family law from the ground up. Our paralegals work side-by-side with our attorneys – interfacing with clients while resolving high net worth dissolution and custody actions, they attend and support attorneys at mediations, arbitrations, and trials, they are given high-level responsibilities including drafting documents and communicating with external stakeholders. Support staff are the subject-matter experts our attorneys look to to get documents where they need to go, understand court procedure, and to manage case experts. They are not just assistants but vital resources and professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Draft correspondence and legal documents.
  • Coordinate document drafting and juggle signature requests across a dynamic team.
  • Manage discovery and prepare responses, review materials and evidence
  • Prepare for mediations, assemble trial notebooks, and general exhibit management.
  • Calendar Management and scheduling.
  • Client service, communication, and intake.
  • Manage high volumes of tasks and projects.
  • React with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround.
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 1 year experience in Family Law or litigation support role.
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat in a professional environment.
  • Strong desire and aptitude for process improvements.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Alignment with our practice values.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in administration, paralegal sciences, or another field or;
  • Certificate of Paralegal studies from an accredited institution.
  • Experience with Clio Management Suite, DropBox, and MyPleadings.
  • Experience dealing with good people at their worst.

Additional Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 6% 401(k) matching, life insurance, generous leave, hybrid work schedule, unlimited coffee (on us)!

Pay Range

$50,000 – $65,000 Per Year.

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