Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
Job Description
PLG is proud to be largest top-rated law firm of its kind in the Pacific Northwest – and one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation. At Puget Law Group, We Care, We Fight, We Win. We have a deep commitment to growth, excellence both in business and in the courtroom, and exceptional client service. We are building the Injury and Criminal Defense law firm of the future.
Through an unwavering commitment to growth, to excellence both in business and in the courtroom, and to caring for each client experience as though they were our only client, we are building the Injury and Criminal Defense law firm of the future.
This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional skilled individual to join a dynamic legal team and contribute to the success of a fast-paced practice. Opening to start immediately. You will be supporting well-respected attorneys . The ideal candidate must be able accountable, work independently, yet be an enthusiastic team member with an optimistic mindset, providing our clients with the best possible results.
Role Overview/Responsibilities
As the Legal Assistant at PLG, you must be equally committed to and aligned with both our Vision and our Core Values. If you are passionate about helping others, making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.
If hired, you will work as part of a dynamic team that works collaboratively like no other. We share ideas and insight, support each other, and uphold the highest levels of professionalism and client care. We are implementing a Silo staffing structure in which the Legal Assistant would support 4-5 Attorneys, 2 Paralegals, Intake, and the Front desk.
- Manage and coordinate daily attorneys calendar schedules of internal/external meetings, case schedules, in-person and web hearing confirmations across multiple counties, prioritize need basis
- Perform weekly calendar sweeps for attorneys’ hearings in your team
- Provide support to Attorneys and Paralegals on case specific workload
- Obtain, organize, track physical files and review including discovery documents
- Conduct routine pending file system checks
- Ensures maintenance of public disclosure requests
- Facilitate Post Disposition procedures, including archiving
- Monitor, assist, and process with matters related to DUI and driving related discovery
- Back up to front desk duties, answering/redirecting phone calls, take notes (shared with other Legal Assistants)
- Back up to Intake (shared with other Legal Assistants)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in paralegal, certificate, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 years of experience as administrative/office assistant (preferably legal setting)
- Detail oriented, highly organized, ability to multitask and prioritize, excellent verbal and written communication, professional
- Self-motivated to work independently and foster a positive cohesive team atmosphere, pro-active team player
- Ability to prioritize workloads, adapt to competing demands and meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Clio(is a plus)
- Ability to be flexible and comfortable with changing demands
- Solution oriented
- Bilingual(Spanish) is a plus
- This is an in-person job, not remote
If you think you’re a great fit for this exciting role, please send a resume AND a cover letter. In addition, tell us why you are a perfect fit for PLG, to [email protected]. Only those submissions meeting this description will be considered.
To learn more about PLG, visit us at pugetlawgroup.com.
Company Description
Puget Law Group is one of the top rated and fastest growing law firms representing clients in DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury matters.
Puget Law Group is one of the top rated and fastest growing law firms representing clients in DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury matters.