Legal Assistant – Trusts and Estates

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Trusts and Estates practice and support the downtown Bellevue team. This is a self-starter position that requires the ability to work independently but also take direction and work within a team dynamic. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, ability to prioritize and manage deadlines, have strong verbal and written communication skills and be extremely detail oriented with excellent proof reading ability.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of trusts and estates experience including, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Preparation and filing of pleadings in Probates
  • Some drafting of Estate Planning documents
  • Providing support for preparation of Federal and Washington State Estate Tax Returns, primarily involving Exhibit preparation and Asset Summaries
  • Physical and electronic file maintenance
  • Preparation of correspondence, typing and proofing of legal documents
  • Photocopying, scanning and organizing documents
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude for learning new software (including NetDocs, Adobe, Docusign)
  • Calendar maintenance and management, including docketing, scheduling court dates, appointments, and meetings
  • Effective communication with internal and external clients, potential clients, other counsel, court officials, and messenger services
  • Witnessing client document signings
  • Greeting clients and other hospitality support

Ogden Murphy Wallace offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year, paid family leave, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The compensation range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 a year. Other compensation includes an annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution and bonus consideration. We encourage professional development by providing programs, training, and opportunities to do interesting work.

Ogden Murphy Wallace is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, vendors and clients. OMW is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter with the job title and resume to Shari Tipp, Human Resources Director, at stipp@omwlaw.com or 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5600, Seattle, WA 98104. We look forward to hearing from you!