Legal Assistant II

$20 - $30/Yr

PLACE - Bellingham, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bellingham, WA

Real Estate

About the position

PLACE is an end-to-end technology and business services platform designed to simplify the real estate lifecycle for both consumers and their real estate agents. Top producing real estate teams partner with PLACE because we take care of bookkeeping, human resources, in-house legal, design and marketing, talent acquisition, business training and coaching. Consumers choose real estate teams Powered by PLACE because our partners are positioned to deliver a better experience to their valued clients. You have the opportunity to participate in and learn legal skills in a variety of business practices that range from software to business entities, to employment law to real estate. Join our legal team in this full time position that includes the preparation, distribution and tracking of contracts, creating and maintaining business entities, and a broad range of administrative tasks and communications. We offer benefits such as revenue share, health insurance, soon to come stock options and purchases, and investing. Explore PLACE Inc. and the success path we have created for you.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with in-house counsel on all of PLACE's legal needs
• Prepare, distribute and track contracts
• Create and maintain business entities
• Collaborate with headquarters and partner stakeholders
• Research case law, precedent and other business/legal best practices
• Lead and execute all administrative legal tasks

Requirements

• 1 year legal assistant experience
• a legal assistant/paralegal certification or diploma
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate with others
• Excellent communication skills -- verbal, written and legal correspondence
• Strong research abilities
• Ability to prioritize and maintain deadlines
• Strong computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Benefits

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Accidental and Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k program
• Vacation Time as Needed
• 10 Sick Day
• 9 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays
• 3 days of Bereavement Leave
• Time off for Voting and Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• yearly Stock Purchase Program