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Disability, Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney
Brothers & Henderson, P.S. is an established yet growing boutique firm that focuses on representation of individuals, families, and professionals in the areas of disability law, elder law, guardianship, estate planning, trust & estate administration, and related disputes. We offer a team of exceptional people who are passionate about the clients we serve.
We are currently looking to add an energetic, like-minded associate attorney to our team. The person will be responsible for guiding individuals, persons with disabilities, trustees (professional and independent), families (traditional and non-traditional), and other professionals through the maze of guardianships, trusts, estate planning, benefit advocacy, probate, and related issues.
The core competencies of the ideal candidate are:
- Superior communication skills via telephone, email, and in-person
- Ability to think critically and proactively and remain effective under pressure
- A collaborative team player as well as a self-motivated independent agent
- Maintain high degree of professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented
- Skilled at multi-tasking
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a keen sense of urgency
- Pleasant demeanor and outgoing personality with a client service focus
- Comfortable and proficient with technology: MS Office Suite and time and document management software
Over two (2) years of practice experience as a licensed attorney is preferred. Must be admitted to practice in Washington State. Relevant areas of practice in estate planning, guardianships, trusts, and probate preferred. Special education, public benefits, and/or litigation experience is a plus.
We are offering a full-time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k). We are an easygoing office, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and truly enjoys their work. A positive work/life balance is important to us.
If we sound like a firm in which you would be excited to join, please send your CV/Resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to via email at [email protected].
Brothers & Henderson, P.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please send us an email or letter.
Executive Assistant
Brothers & Henderson, P.S. is an established yet growing boutique firm that focuses on representation of individuals, families, and professionals in the areas of disability law, elder law, guardianship, estate planning, trust & estate administration, and related disputes. We offer a team of exceptional people who are passionate about the clients we serve.
We are currently seeking an energetic Executive Assistant. The role will provide administrative and calendaring support for two partners. We are offering a full-time position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k). We are an easygoing office, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and truly enjoys their work. A positive work/life balance is important to us.
Primary responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain infrastructure, processes, and technology to support busy partners
- Interact with clients and business professionals with tact and professionalism
- Manage calendar with attention to timeliness, prioritizing the most sensitive matters, and ensuring the schedule aligns with
- partner priorities and commitments
- Provide high-level inbox management
- Maintain daily/weekly/monthly project lists for partners and self
- Compose written communications including emails, letters, and legal documents
- Prepare/organize materials for meetings and court appearances
- Maintain electronic file/document management
- Provide support for management team, working closely with Firm Administrator and other staff
- Able to respond to occasional, critical requests and emails outside of core work hours
Core Competencies:
- Superior communication skills via telephone, email, and in-person
- Ability to think critically and proactively and remain effective under pressure
- A collaborative team player as well as a self-motivated independent agent
- Maintain high degree of professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented
- Skilled at multi-tasking
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a keen sense of urgency
- Pleasant demeanor and outgoing personality with a client service focus
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft productivity software and internal tools
- Law firm experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of estate planning, probate, guardianships, trusts, and elder law preferred
- BS/BA degree
Brothers & Henderson, P.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please send us an email or letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location:
- One location
Work Location: In person
Administrative Assistant
Specific Responsibilities
- Securely maintaining all paper and electronic documents including filing of pleadings, letters, and other correspondence in the appropriate client files
- Handling print jobs and mailings for paralegals and attorneys working at home
- Scanning, printing, photocopying documents
- Saving emails and electronic documents to client files for attorneys and paralegals
- Opening and closing electronic client files, as directed by the attorneys and firm administrator
- Retrieving and depositing client files from offsite storage as directed and maintaining electronic storage logs for offsite storage
- Handling file transfers to/from other firms
- Ordering & stocking office supplies
- Cleaning & stocking kitchen
- Acting as back-up for the receptionist and legal assistant as needed
- Handling special projects as needed
Skills & Requirements
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both orally and written
- Flexibility / adaptability and the ability to work productively in a periodically stressful environment
- Ability to multi-task and process high volume of work
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to problem solve with creativity
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong spelling and grammar skills
- Familiarity with legal terms and a basic understanding of various office forms and legal documents
- Proficient with Windows and MS Office products, multi-line telephone and other office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax machine
- Ability to sit for up to 8 hours per day. May be subject to some lifting, bending, reaching, and stooping
Preferred Education & Experience
- Previous administrative experience in an office, law firm or legal department
- High School education required, BA degree highly desirable
Schedule
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. The specific hours worked are somewhat flexible, Monday-Friday within the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Workplace
We are a hybrid workplace and require all employees to work at least 3 days in the office. However, due to the nature of this position we require that this person work in the office full-time. However, we can offer some occasional flexibility to work from home as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
Dogs (who are well behaved) are allowed at office