Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm with eight lawyers and offices in Seattle, Yakima, and Bend, Oregon, seeks to add a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to our dynamic team.
Our firm represents Tribal governments, businesses, and citizens in critical litigation, industry, and regulatory matters, especially in the areas of Treaty rights, Tribal sovereignty, land rights, cultural property protection, taxation, commerce, gaming, serious/catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and human/civil rights.
We seek someone deeply committed to helping our lawyers with Tribal, Indigenous, and civil rights litigation.
We prefer applicants with at least three to five years of experience, but exceptions can be made for exceptional candidates. Proven motion and civil rules practice, if not trial experience, the ability to self-direct, a tremendous work ethic, tenacity, and sound ethics are required.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Legal Secretary
- Excellent proofing and formatting legal documents, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence skills
- Assist with trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits and files.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures (must understand how to read Court Rules in Tribal, State, and Federal Courts).
- Proficiency in ECF filings in various venues and courts.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat knowledge are required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Assist with managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating deadlines.Salary DOE.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, a résumé, and a list of references. Submissions must be directed to Alice Hall, the firm’s Office Manager, at alice@galandabroadman.com.
Applications directed elsewhere will not be considered.
