Looking for Diligent Vietnamese Legal Assistant
We are a boutique law firm located in Renton, WA. We are seeking an extraordinary individual who is positive, hardworking, friendly, and who cares about others. This position will start off as our temporary legal receptionist (approximate three-month term), during which time you will learn office procedures and basic legal assisting duties. Your training during this time will last several weeks and will be part-time, depending on workload. At the end of the term, you will transition into a more defined Legal Assistant role, which will be full-time. The ideal candidate must be intrigued by the opportunity to grow into a paralegal or attorney down the road.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in law and justice and who enjoys working as a team. It’s important to us that we hire someone who wants to be here and who wants to contribute in a meaningful way. We are a friendly and fun group of individuals. Not a day goes by where we do not have at least a few laughs. That’s just one of the many perks of working with us. Other perks include:
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- Medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay (after 90-day probationary period)
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- A professional, yet relaxed and comfortable work environment
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- Professional growth is encouraged and supported
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- Semi-casual Fridays
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- Your coffee habit is also supported, as you would be surrounded by coffee addicts. We are occasionally treated to coffee!
If this position interests you and think you would be a good fit, please apply. If you meet most but not all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply, as we are willing the bend the rules for the right person. Please respond by providing us with your resume and a cover letter that details your interest in the position and why you believe you are the right person for the job. The main responsibilities and duties of a Legal Assistant are:
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- Prepare pleadings and other legal documents
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- Prepare written correspondences (letters and emails)
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- Keep clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress
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- Monitor office calendar to meet deadlines
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- Prioritize projects and delegate as necessary
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- Keep physical and electronic case files organized
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- Track time and expenses using billing software
Qualifications and Skills
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- Speak English and Vietnamese fluently
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- Minimum of one year of experience working in an office, with preference given to experience working in a law office
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- Must have a high school diploma
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- Experience in customer service
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- Experience with MS Office and Adobe
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- Able to type at least 50 words per minute
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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- Excellent written communication skills, including: writing, editing, and proofreading*
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- Excellent attention to detail
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- Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
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- Able to take constructive criticism
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- Must possess a strong work ethic
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- Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule
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- Able to multi-task
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- Must be highly organized and focused
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- Must be friendly and personable
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- Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills
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- Able to maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor
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- Must have dependable transportation
