What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Firm Support Staff position at Bowie & Jensen, LLC?
Brief Description of the Job
The Paralegal Services Expert is responsible for supporting the estate planning team at Bowie & Jensen LLC. This role requires a highly organized individual with expertise in estate accounting and administration.
Responsibilities:
- Provide paralegal services, including document review, research, and organization.
- Draft, review, and analyze routine correspondence and legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Manage project deadlines and conduct research under attorney guidance.
- Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for meetings, hearings, and trials.
- Establish and maintain electronic case files, monitor calendars, meet deadlines, document actions, and confirm case status with attorneys.
- Administer electronic correspondence, legal documents, and calendars.
- Perform administrative tasks as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Paralegal certification strongly preferred.
- Prior law firm experience required.
- Ability to read financial statements required.
- Guardianship litigation experience preferred.
- Expertise in Microsoft Suite and Adobe required.
- Highly organized with exceptional multitasking abilities.
- Able to work under direction and independently.
- Proactive in improving team efficiency.