DescriptionTruce Law is looking for a fully remote family law paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in the state of Washington to join our legal team.Our law firm sets itself apart by marketing to clients who are looking for a low-conflict collaborative divorce, with contested divorce cases being the exception at our firm. If you want to spend more time with clients who are interested in settling their divorce peacefully through negotiation, Truce Law is the place for you. As a remote family law paralegal at our firm, you'll work with legal mentors who have decades of experience helping clients negotiate difficult divorce challenges, while also playing a key role on your legal pod committed to helping families achieve faster results by resolving legal issues with less conflict, and less litigation. Our clients want to negotiate healthier co-parenting arrangements for their families and hire us because they don't want to go to court. We are looking for a team player who loves creative problem-solving, and who wants to help couples and families move forward using conflict resolution rather than an adversarial approach.Our team loves working for Truce Law because of our relaxed atmosphere, and our focus on collaborative law, which means our legal team isn't regularly facing the kinds of higher conflict cases (and the associated stress involved). Our mentors are committed to nurturing your growth and development as a family paralegal within our firm. We even have one team member who is going through the Rule 6 program ( Finally, we have a diverse staff from around the world (and if you like team gaming nights at Mox, we'll see you there!).Our ideal paralegal is organized, detail-oriented, and ready to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as declarations, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for hearing preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with growth opportunities, we want to hear from you.Benefits Include:
- 401(k) with 3% Firm Contribution
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Schedule
Apply with confidence; your application will be kept completely confidential.Responsibilities•Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues•Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer•Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers•Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions•Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessibleQualifications•5 years of Paralegal experience•2 years of experience working as a Paralegal in Washington State•Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar•Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education•Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree desired•Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills