Legal Assistant

Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to support its Estate Planning & Administration, Real Estate, and other transactional practice areas.

The right applicant will be a highly capable team member, able to handle a high volume of complex projects efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy. They will also deliver a concierge level of customer service to the firm’s treasured clients while gathering information and scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized professional with great personal skills and unrelenting attention to detail.

Specific tasks include:

• Manage documents and files using the firm’s legal software

• Update the firm’s system for tracking client engagements

• New client intake

• Schedule client appointments

• Correspond with clients and gather client information

• Serve as a reliable team member for transactional practice areas, including estate planning, real estate, and related projects

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of legal experience in Estate Planning & Administration

• Experience in Real Estate Law is a plus

• Fluent in technology, including Office 365, Adobe, file share, and document management systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Proven understanding of and commitment to client services

• Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments

About Us:

Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC is a long-standing Seattle law firm with deep roots in the community and a commitment to providing excellent legal services with integrity and care. We offer the sophistication and breadth of experience expected from a larger firm, while maintaining the close relationships and responsiveness that define a smaller practice. Our Estate Planning & Administration and Real Estate departments are growing and a vital part of the firm, and we’re looking for a Legal Assistant who is ready to take ownership of their work and contribute meaningfully to a high-volume practice.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and ORCA card for commuting.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person