Benefits:

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join our team. In this role will support a sole practitioner with a robust practice in probate law, trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, will contests, trust litigation, and estate planning. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a knack for problem-solving, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to new legal matters. This position is hourly, with the expectation of overtime.

Responsibilities - Looking for individuals with the following experience

Prepare and file legal papers and correspondence, such as probate petitions and cover letters

Efile court pleadings

Provide comprehensive administrative support to enhance office efficiency

Communicate effectively with clients via phone, email and mail to gather and provide necessary information

Assists the attorney in information collection and case matter preparation

Organizes and maintain clients' files with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality

Schedule appointments and manage calendars

Efficiently scan, photocopy, and manage large volumes of documentation

Send documents out for e-signature via Adobe and DocuSign

Drafts memos and other legal documents as required to assist attorney

Assemble and organize client files on various case matters

Support special projects

Assists in preparing statements and declarations

Maintain and update legal documentation and records

Manage discovery requests and responses

Contribute to drafting estate plans and other legal instruments such as deeds

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal role is highly preferred

Strong familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

Excellent Critical Thinking and judgment skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities

Proficient typing skills (40-60 WPM)

Highly organized with robust documentation management experience

Comfortable and professional in client communications

Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with Adobe and sending out e-signatures

Ability to multitask and perform effectively under high pressure and handles high stress and dynamic environments well

Excels at meeting deadlines and completing projects and tasks

Productive team player

KEY: We are looking for a candidate who is not only skilled but also highly efficient and productive, with a proven track record of completing projects on time and delivering results that drive our practice forward.