Probate Paralegal

Overview

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who can handle a busy caseload, collection and organization of documents, has great communication, time management, and organizational skills, and can assist the attorneys with probate, trust administration, and family law matters. Law office experience is strongly preferred, but if a candidate does not have actual law firm experience, course work in paralegal studies is required.

We are looking for someone who is eager to jump right in and join our team. Compensation commensurate with experience.

• Work directly with attorneys
• Review and draft routine legal documents
• Create and maintain case files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• E-file pleadings
• Manage and prepare discovery/disclosures
• Communicate directly with clients and respond to client inquiries

• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal required (preferably in the areas of probate and/or family law)
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate preferred
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
• Working knowledge of Word Perfect, Essential Forms, Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Systematic and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor and ability to translate that demeanor when speaking with clients and other parties/offices