Position Description

Modern Family Law, a renowned law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a compassionate, innovative, and respected Paralegal to join our amazing team in Seattle, Washington. Modern Family Law offers dynamic compensation, a wide array of benefit selections, and a culture built on family. We are seeking a Paralegal to handle diverse family law cases and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent in this position would be expected to do the following:

  • Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division, making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.
  • Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.
  • Primarily work from home, but attend required in-person client meetings at the office when necessary.

 

Position Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in family law.
  • Exceptional writing skills, demonstrated through professional writing samples.
  • Proven experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.
  • Proficiency in e-filing with County Courts.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey legal concepts.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A customer service mindset with a strong focus on providing exceptional client experiences.
  • Strong references that attest to your expertise and professionalism.

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work.
  • Skilled in e-filing and navigating County Court systems.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings.
  • Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain legal matters to clients.
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills to address client concerns and meet case deadlines.
  • Ability to stay composed and organized under pressure, particularly during tight deadlines.
  • Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

 

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Notes on Compensation: This range is a reasonably reliable estimate of the base salary that this individual is expected receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pursuant to the local Fair Change Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.