Paralegal

Overview

Are you looking for a change? Would you like to help others and make a real difference in their lives? We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing elder law legal team by working on probate, trust administration, and light litigation matters. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to manage files, prepare and maintain legal forms/documents, e-file documents, manage and adhere to strict deadlines, communicate with clients and professionals, and more.

The ideal candidate must have proven legal experience (probate and/or litigation preferred). If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a boutique law firm, apply today.

• Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
• Assist lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and filing pleadings, preparing and organizing exhibits for hearings, conducting legal research, organizing and coordinating witnesses, and assisting with client meetings
• Be the point person/primary contact for assigned files, maintain and update a spreadsheet of current matters and status
• Perform all matter-related work, including drafting legal documents, correspondence, forms, and more, under the supervision of a lawyer
• Correspondence (in person, in writing, and via telephone) with clients and other parties involved in matters
• Accurate timekeeping
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Assisting with other legal matters and duties as assigned

• Talented communicator and writer
• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference

$22 - $28 hourly