Estate Planning Paralegal
Are you a paralegal looking for a change? Do you want a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on others? Do you have a connection with, or interest in, the special needs community? If so, this may the opportunity for you.
We are a small full-service estate planning/probate law firm specializing in serving families with loved ones with disabilities. We are seeking an experienced paralegal that is interested in a long-term career opportunity. Our practice is unique and rewarding! We are looking for that perfect candidate to add to our dedicated team.
Major responsibilities include:
- Providing support to attorneys
- Preparing estate planning documents. (WealthDocs knowledge a plus.)
- Preparing, processing & filing probate court documents
- Preparing and filing documents with recorder's office
- Maintaining client database
- Maintaining legal calendar
- Email & telephone correspondence with clients
- Copying, scanning, & filing documents
- Answering phones and greeting clients
- Assist with workshops and resource/vendor fairs
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification
- 4+ years paralegal/legal assistant experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; ability to learn new programs as needed
- Self-motivated, flexible, with exceptional follow-through skills
- Minimum typing speed of 55 wpm
- Experience/familiarity with the special needs community a plus
- Experience probate work a plus
- Notary public license a plus
Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter. To be considered for this position, you must submit a cover letter.
Pay is commensurate with skills, ability, and experience.
Due to time constraints, we will only contact the most competitive candidates.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
