Join Helsell Fetterman
At Helsell Fetterman we have a dynamic, congenial work environment in which attorneys and staff work as teams to maximize client service, efficiencies and effectiveness. We encourage in our attorneys and staff members the qualities of individuality, creative thought and self-sufficiency. We also instill in them our commitment to client service. They understand that each client has unique needs and objectives, and their mission is to assist clients in achieving their desired results in the most efficient and effective manner.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our firm. For decades we have served our community through leadership roles in civic, non-profit and bar organizations; hands-on participation in community and pro bono projects; and financial giving to organizations that make a real difference. We are proud of the accomplishments we have achieved in giving back to the Puget Sound region.
We recruit motivated and outstanding professionals who wish to work in a well-established, yet forward-thinking, law firm with a multi-faceted practice. Attorneys and staff who subscribe to our commitment to service and are interested in pursuing employment with Helsell Fetterman are encouraged to contact the firm’s Human Resources Manager, Mary Farmar, at (206) 292-1144 or [email protected]. We will honor your inquiry with a response, and your inquiry will be confidential.
Helsell Fetterman LLP does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race; color; national origin; age; religion or creed; gender, gender expression or gender identity; marital status; sexual orientation; sensory, mental, or physical abilities; military or veteran’s status; or any other applicable protected class as defined by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Actively Recruiting
The landscape of practicing in a small to mid-size firm is constantly changing and attorneys with books of business may no longer feel support or compensated fairly. We welcome the opportunity to discuss what your practice may look like at Helsell Fetterman. Please contact Nathan Watson, Firm Administrator, at [email protected].
Benefits (see link)
Probate Paralegal
Helsell Fetterman seeks a paralegal with at least six years’ experience to support high net worth probate matters in the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate practice group. An ideal candidate will be a self-starter who looks to take a strategic and leadership role in the matters they support.
Tasks
- Compose, prepare, and answer correspondence with clients and case-related experts
- Review and analyze will and trust provisions
- Draft petitions to open probate and supporting documents
- Prepare and maintain a calendar system
- Notify heirs, devisees and creditors of probate proceeding
- Publish Notice to Creditors
- Review decedent’s records
- Assist personal representative and/or client in collecting other death benefits such as insurance and social security benefits
- Determine title of assets
- Obtain federal tax I.D. number
- Evaluate assets
- Draft Inventory
- Maintain financial records of estate
- Prepare and file estate taxes
- Calculate and diary dates for required filings and notifications
- Draft a variety of legal documents:
- Correspondence
- Complaints/Petitions
- Contracts
- Orders
- Affidavits
- Releases
Abilities
- Able to be discreet and consistently maintain confidentiality.
- Able to handle multiple and diverse projects.
- Ability to exercise initiative, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
- Listens and requests clarification; responds well to questions.
- Writes clearly and informatively: edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
- Balances group and individual responsibilities.
- Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Works independently and within a team on special and non-recurring projects.
- Is consistently at work and on time
- Deal with clients going through a personal event
- Separate stress and energy of client from events
Skills: Word, Excel, Power Point; excellent spelling and grammar; good phone skills; organized; sets priorities; meets deadlines; able to multi-task.
Physical requirements
Must be able to:
- communicate with co-workers and clients by telephone and e-mail
- use a keyboard several hours per day
- prepare and organize large amounts of documents
- deliver and return documents
- perform duties in a timely manner
- work overtime when needed, sometimes with little notice
- Attend Court
Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Employee discount Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program
Salary: $43.25 – $57.75 per hour based on experience
Principals only.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Mary Farmar, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].
Job Description (see link)