Description
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
•Aid lawyers in the preparation and execution of estate planning documents, probate cases, and guardianship cases.
•Talk with clients to gather information about their legal issues.
•Take Care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining our computerized case management system.
•Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings for estate planning, probate, and guardianship cases.
•Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
•Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
•Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
•Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
•Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Qualifications
•Must have experience with drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents
•Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
•Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree desired
•3 years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting