Teamsters Local 117

Legal Assistant

Based in Tukwila, WA

 

Looking for legal work that feeds your soul? Teamsters Local Union No. 117 (Local 117), one of the most diverse and dynamic unions in the Pacific Northwest, has an opening for an experienced full-time Legal Assistant committed to fighting for workers’ rights. The Legal Assistant will provide a full range of support to Local 117’s legal team and the workers that Local 117 serves, as well as other administrative tasks as assigned.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform responsible legal support to Attorneys including case management, assistance with investigations, and preparation for panel or arbitration proceedings.
• Strong calendaring, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; analytical thinking and a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with workplace applications (i.e. MS Office suite, video conferencing) and database software. 
• Ability to remain calm and professional on the phone and in person when dealing with difficult and stressful situations.
• Maintaining records and databases, with dedication to achieving a high level of error-free productivity.
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, professional and culturally competent work environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least (4) years of relevant education and/or legal support experience. 
• Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, documents and principles related to legal support work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material. 
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and monitoring and reviewing status of cases. 
• Experience preparing, formatting, editing and finalizing legal documents and communications. 
• Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills.

Teamsters Local 117 offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Employer-paid full family medical, dental, and vision
• Employer funded defined benefit pension plan
• 401 (k) participation available
• Paid sick, vacation, and personal time off
• Hourly wage from $29.77 – $39.45

To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit résumé, cover letter and three (3) professional references to:

Jennifer Shaw, Director of Administration
Email: jennifer.shaw@teamsters117.org
Teamsters Local Union No. 117
14675 Interurban Ave. S., Suite 307 - Tukwila, WA 98168-4614

Teamsters Local Union No. 117 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer