PartTime Estate Planning Probate Paralegal

Are you an experienced paralegal who combines attention to detail and technical proficiency with empathy and good communication skills? Are you someone who has compassion in dealing with people, even when they are in difficult or challenging situations? Do you embrace learning new things that will better serve clients and make the job easier? Do you believe that getting it done right the first time for clients is important?

Are you able to talk to people in a manner that is polite and puts them at ease? If you answered "Yes", this job is for you. Toland Law is a thriving law firm with an estate planning, probate, and elder law practice in Hamden, Connecticut. This is a part-time in-office position for 15-20 hours per week with some flexibility to work remotely.

A cover letter is required. Please answer questions in your authentic voice.

• Prepare draft probate forms.
• Draft routine correspondence in accordance with templates.
• E-file documents with probate courts or government agencies.
• Monitor probate court notices and filings.
• Prepare initial draft of estate planning documents for attorney review.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction by responding in a timely manner to client calls and inquiries.
• Gather information from clients and follow up for documentation or pertinent information needed.

• High degree of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver timely work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently, too.
• Prior experience working in estate planning and probate is required.
• Strong work ethic, sense of accountability, and ability to take ownership of work.

Compensation: $24 - $30 hourly