Legal Assistant/Receptionist

Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC, a Spokane-based law firm, is seeking a legal assistant/receptionist to join our team. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, be able to manage simultaneous tasks and deadlines, and work effectively with attorneys and clients. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a collegial law office environment with a tight-knit group of paralegals and legal assistants. PYK prefers to promote staff members from within, thus, people who work in this position often have opportunities to move into greater responsibility after demonstrating consistent proficiency, accuracy, and other office and legal skills. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including health insurance, 401K, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and parking. We’re located in the center of Spokane’s vibrant downtown.

Responsibilities:

· Answer and route phone calls

· Receive and manage visitors

· Manage conference rooms

· General office duties such as stocking kitchen and office supplies, enter payments, sort and distribute mail.

· Legal clerical support such as scan, save, and organize documents; enter information into our client management database; close files.

Desired Qualifications

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· High level of proficiency with MS Word and Outlook (proficiency with Excel a plus)

· Organizational and time management skills

· Reliable and punctual

· Ability to work independently and with a team

· Paralegal Certificate (in progress or complete), AA, or BA preferred

· Possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Employment Details

· Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

· Benefits include health, dental & vision insurance, parking, 11 paid holidays, and 401K, paid sick leave, and 1 week of vacation leave (increasing over time)

· Located in Spokane, WA

*Please note that an employee is eligible for full benefits when they work a full time schedule of at least 30 hours per week. All employees are eligible for paid sick leave.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you available and able to work an in-person, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Spokane, WA 99201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Spokane, WA 99201: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24