What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at W3Global?
Full Job Description
We are a full-service law firm providing legal counsel and representation in a variety of areas. Our office is located in Lake Success, Nassau County, New York. We are seeking a full-time paralegal/legal assistant for our trusts & estates department.
Requirements
We are a full-service law firm providing legal counsel and representation in a variety of areas. Our office is located in Lake Success, Nassau County, New York. We are seeking a full-time paralegal/legal assistant for our trusts & estates department.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in drafting wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney, trusts and related transfer documents;
- Minimum 3 years experience with administering estates and trusts, trust funding, MHL Art. 81 Guardianships and SCPA Art. 17 Guardianships;
- Experience calendaring court dates/deadlines and e-filings;
- Strong computer/technology skills and the ability to learn new applications:
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Be extremely attentive to detail;
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills;
- Be a team player.
- Complete administrative duties such as making copies, answering phone calls, mailings, coordinate appointments;
- Draft wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney, trusts and related transfer documents;
- Draft applications for probate and administration forms;
- Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence;
- Correspond with counsel, court and clients.
- Paid time off;
- Health Insurance contribution;
- 401k participation;
- Long term disability insurance.
