Remote Legal Assistant | WFH Opportunity

Legal Assistant - Remote | WFH

Position Overview

We invite you to become a valued member of our dedicated Guardianship team as a Legal Assistant. This full-time role features a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility of a hybrid remote schedule. Our organization specializes in providing vital Guardianship and Conservatorship services to seniors and adults with disabilities, ensuring that their legal, clinical, and financial needs are met with utmost care and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documentation relating to adult Guardianship and Conservatorship matters, including annual assessments and allowances.
• Oversee the service of Probate Citations on clients and interested parties.
• Manage an Outlook calendar, keeping track of upcoming court hearings, meetings, pre-trial conferences, and critical deadlines.
• Assist in the administration and sale of client-owned real estate and personal property, coordinating maintenance, appraisals, and cleanouts as needed.
• Maintain both physical legal files and an electronic health record system.
• Acquire necessary Bonds, medical records, and other documentation for judicial proceedings.
• File pleadings either in-person, via mail, or through an e-filing system as appropriate.
• Execute clerical tasks such as initiating legal files for new clients, preparing materials for case review, responding to phone calls and emails, scheduling meetings or hearings, and procuring office supplies.
• There may be occasional travel required for in-person filing at courts or to meet with contractors at client properties.
  
  

Required Skills

• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and related software applications.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Empathy and understanding towards clients facing challenging circumstances.
  
  

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma is a prerequisite.
• A minimum of three years of office experience is required.
• Familiarity with probate, real estate, or elder law is preferred but not mandatory.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

Joining our team provides a unique opportunity for professional development within a respected non-profit organization committed to delivering high-quality social services. Exposure to various facets of social and legal services can enhance your career trajectory in these fields.

Company Culture And Values

Our organization is deeply rooted in the values of compassion, respect, and support. We are dedicated to empowering individuals and families through our services, fostering a collaborative work environment that emphasizes the well-being of both staff and clients.

Compensation And Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance benefits
• Participation in a 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous sick leave policy
  
  

We pride ourselves on being a leading private, non-profit social service agency. By joining our team, you will not only contribute to meaningful work but also become part of an organization that has a longstanding tradition of excellence and a commitment to empowering those we serve.

Employment Type: Full-Time