ESTATE PLANNING / INTAKE - LEGAL ASSISTANT

Landis Graham French P.A., one of the oldest law firms in DeLand, is seeking an experienced full-time legal assistant to help support our growing law firm. The successful candidate will have experience in Estate Planning Law.

TITLE: Legal Assistant

SUPERVISOR: Brittany G. Gloersen, Esq.

TYPE: Non-Exempt Full-Time

Job Overview:

Assist potential clients during the Client Intake process. Assist Attorneys with drafting and reviewing legal documents, communicating with clients, maintaining calendars and meeting with clients.

Responsibilities/Duties:

· Prepare initial consultation folder for client and attorney

· Prepare legal documents required for Estate Planning (i.e. Living Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, etc.) within two weeks of initial consultation for attorney and client review

· Prepare invoice and payment for consultations according to LGF procedures

· Make files according to LGF procedures

· Maintain all client physical and computer files neat and orderly

· Prepare documents for final signing appointment with clients

· Send out final closing letters to clients one month after final signing appointment and follow LGF closing file procedures

· Intake clients with initial checklist

· File electronic pleadings, as necessary

· Coordinate attorney communications with clients, and maintain attorney calendars

· Maintain client confidentiality

· Other duties as assigned by Attorneys

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20