Top 45 Legal assistant Jobs in Mississippi

Paralegal - Estate Administration
Phelps Dunbar LLP —Tupelo, MS
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Legal Administrative Assistant
Confidential —Jackson, MS
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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4d
Real Estate Legal Assistant
Kinetic Staffing —Canton, MS
- $40,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Paralegal
Markow Walker P.A. —Oxford, MS
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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5d
Case Manager in Training
Morgan & Morgan, P.A. —Jackson, MS
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Databases
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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14d
Pre-Legal Assistant
Jacob Law Group —Oxford, MS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant
McAngus Goudelock and Courie —Ridgeland, MS
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
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Pre-Litigation Case Manager, Mississippi
TopDog Law LLC —Mississippi
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Opportunities for advancement
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paralegal
Richard Schwartz & Associates —Jackson, MS
- $44,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Claims Assistant
Schwartz & Associates —Jackson, MS
- $17 an hour
- Spanish
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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12d
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Couch Lambert LLC —Picayune, MS
- Multiple hires
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Mid-level
6d
Remote California Toxic Tort Paralegal
MG+M The Law Firm —Hattiesburg, MS
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Legal Support Specialist II
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS —Jackson, MS
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Legal Clerk
Contact Government Services, LLC —Oxford, MS
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Workers' Compensation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan, P.A. —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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1d
Personal Injury Administrative Assistant
Derek L. Hall, PC —Ridgeland, MS
- $36,000 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Communication skills
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Paralegal
Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC —Jackson, MS
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Paralegal
Schwartz & Associates —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Paralegal Specialist
US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys —Jackson, MS
- $61,722 - $97,087 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- On-the-job training
3d
Trial Litigation Paralegal - Ridgeland, MS
Butler Snow LLP —Ridgeland, MS
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Paralegal - Estate Administration

Phelps Dunbar LLP -
Tupelo, MS

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Estate administration
Computer operation
Content editing
Desktop applications
Document viewing software
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Phelps Dunbar LLP is seeking a seasoned paralegal for our Estate Administration practice. The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with our attorneys to support a broad range of Estate Administration transactions and projects. They will be a proactive, detailed-oriented, team player with the ability to work well independently and maintain a high level of attention to all detail and timeliness of deadlines while providing high-quality service to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with preparation of trusts, probates, property and business transitions, conservatorships, etc.

Draft, prepare, collect, organize and/or file estate administration, trust administration, real estate title documents, deeds, memoranda of trust, forms, records, etc.

Obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies.

Review financial information received from client; audit documents to correct errors; draft estate tax analysis.

Prepare final estate planning letter which includes copies of executed estate planning documents and recommendations for various asset transfers related to trust funding strategy, including investment accounts, real estate, life insurance and retirement assets.

Be familiar with all aspects of estate, trusts and real estate law.

Review revocable and irrevocable trusts, LLC operating agreements, and corporate bylaws.

Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders.

Organize and maintain files by saving documents in designated workspaces/folders within iManage and maintaining paper files as required.

Utilize technology and firm resources to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of attorney workflows.

Interact professionally with and assist clients in-person, via phone and/or by virtual means.

Record billable time daily meeting daily billable requirements; review and edit bill proformas monthly.

Multi-task and prioritize work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product within stated deadlines.

Education and Experience Required:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and/or a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.

A minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience in the Business/Corporate area is preferred.

Uphold professional relationships with clients, exercising discretion and sound judgment.

Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

At least 5 – 7 years of paralegal experience and knowledge of estate administration procedures.

Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Software Suite (including Excel and PDF documents) and a working knowledge of a document management system.

Ability to utilize current technology is required. Experience using electronic resources and support software is strongly preferred.

Strong oral and written communications skills and proofreading skills.

Excellent time management and attention to meeting deadlines, organizational abilities, attention to detail and strong proofreading skills are also required.

Performance Measures:

Demonstrated ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above, with high standards for quality and productivity.

Expertise in available software and technology tools, knowledge of secretarial and office procedures; equipment; legal terminology; and attention to detail.

Dependability and collaboration with attorneys, clients and support staff.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Maintain high level of confidentiality.

Ability to meet firm billing requirements.

Ability to work independently, be motivated and initiative.

Compliance with office policies and procedures.

Professionalism demeanor, effective communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

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legal assistant jobs in mississippi

Paralegal - Estate Administration

Legal Administrative Assistant

Real Estate Legal Assistant

Paralegal

Case Manager in Training

Pre-Legal Assistant

Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Pre-Litigation Case Manager, Mississippi

paralegal

Claims Assistant

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Remote California Toxic Tort Paralegal

Legal Support Specialist II

Legal Clerk

Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Personal Injury Administrative Assistant

Paralegal

Paralegal

Paralegal Specialist

Trial Litigation Paralegal - Ridgeland, MS

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