Paralegal (Kent)

The well-established Pacific Northwest Personal Injury firm of Adler Giersch seeks an experienced paralegal with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a personal injury practice for our South King County practice, based in Kent. Candidates must have a demonstrated passion for seeking justice and fairness, as we are a client-centric firm exclusively representing Plaintiffs in often complex injury cases. We are proud to have been recognized twice as the #1 Small Businesses to Work for in all of Washington by Seattle Business Magazine’s Top 100 Companies, ranking in the top 10 for six consecutive years. Our AV-rated attorneys are highly recognized by the legal, health care and business communities, and are designated Washington SuperLawyers™. Each holds the highest ratings of 10/10 on Avvo.com. Our word-of-mouth firm has a rich 42-year history of providing exceptional service. The paralegal will work directly with a top AV-Rated law partner / firm owner with 24 years in practice, and will have the opportunity to grow professionally in a highly functional, supportive, family-like team environment. Core Responsibilities: • Provide overall daily support to a law partner / owner, and concierge-level service to clients • Prepare and draft settlement negotiation demand packages • Track and meet timelines for deliverables • Facilitate client communication to include case updates, documentation, and scheduling • Organize and maintain case files including medical records and legal documents • Master use of the firm’s electronic case and calendar management software • Communicate with insurance companies, attorneys and healthcare providers • Manage supervising attorney’s case calendar • Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to legal ethics and professional conduct standards. Qualifications: • Two-year degree and/or equivalent paralegal certification • 5 years of experience as a paralegal at a personal injury law firm • A proactive mindset to anticipate attorney and case needs and bring solutions • Excellent oral, written and organizational skills • Strong attention to detail • Thrive working independently, and also as part of a team • A natural “people-person” with high emotional intelligence and compassion • Excellent time management, case management and multi-tasking skills • A strong work ethic that is client-focused, team-oriented and driven by a passion for advocacy and excellence • Litigation experience is preferred • Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required. Benefits We offer a robust compensation package, with a 401 (K) plan with matching contributions from the firm. Base salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, annually, as well as yearly opportunities for generous performance-based bonuses. Compensation may vary outside of this range, depending upon factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Compensation also includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and opportunities for a hybrid work schedule. Ready to uplevel your career? Send your cover letter, resume, legal writing samples, and references to Kristin Cruse, Operations Administrator, Adler Giersch, 333 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 or send via email to kcruse@adlergiersch.com. Submissions will be confidential.