EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL

Estate Planning & Probate and Elder Law Practice
Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon
J. Martin Esq., LLC https://www.jmartinesqlaw.com/blank

Solo practice seeks an experienced, highly efficient paralegal to manage a high-volume estate planning and probate caseload. We specialize in straightforward but numerous estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust administration matters. The ideal candidate will excel at managing multiple concurrent matters while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

REQUIREMENT: 1 years of law firm experience or 4-year degree from an accredited university

Position Overview
This role is ideal for a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at creating and maintaining efficient systems. Success in this position requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous routine matters simultaneously.

Position Details
- Full-time position

- Competitive salary ($25-45 hourly rate based on experience)

- Paid Time Off: Accrue 0.0577 hours, per hour worked (unlimited) 

- Health Benefits

- Professional development opportunities

Essential Job Functions
- Process high volume of estate planning documents efficiently and accurately

- Manage multiple concurrent probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and trust administrations

- Handle routine guardianship matters

- Process trust administrations

- Maintain detailed calendaring system

- Manage client communications

- Coordinate with courts and financial institutions

- Create and maintain organizational systems

- Process routine filings with maximum efficiency

 

Required Experience & Skills
- 1 years of law firm experience or College Degree from an accredited university (REQUIRED)

- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks efficiently

- Excellence in client communication and follow-through

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Quick learner with strong technical aptitude 

- Professional demeanor and excellent work ethic 

- Excellent Critical Thinking and judgment skills 

- Proficient typing skills (40-60 wpm)

- Excels at meeting deadlines and completing projects and tasks 

- Productive Team Player 

 

Preferred Experience
- Previous estate planning/probate experience

- Experience with high-volume caseload management

Technical Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with OJCIN (Oregon Judicial Case Information Network)

- Proven efficiency with Tyler Court eFiling system

- Experience with preparing estate planning documents and Microsoft Word

- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite

- Knowledge of probate and trust accounting 

 
Key Success Factors
- Excellence in time management and prioritization

- Strong initiative in improving office processes

- Capability to handle routine matters independently

- Consistent accuracy under time pressure

- Professional and efficient client communication skills

 

What Sets Strong Candidates Apart

- History of creating efficient office systems

- Experience managing high-volume practices

- Track record of improving office workflows

- Ability to identify and resolve potential issues early

- Strong professional boundaries and time management

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

- Highly organized with robust documentation management experience

  

Our Practice Environment
- Fast-paced but organized atmosphere

- Focus on efficiency and systems

- Emphasis on continuous improvement

- Professional yet collegial environment

- Value placed on initiative and problem-solving

 

Evaluation Process
- Initial interview

- Skills assessment

- Reference checks

- Paid 1-2 day trial period to assess mutual fit (optional, over a weekend)

 

Apply Online at https://www.jmartinesqlaw.com/blank