Experienced Paralegal in Elder Law and Estate Planning

Overview:

We are seeking a self-motivated, quick-learning Paralegal in our Elder Law firm. This position includes working on case files, drafting correspondence, formatting legal documents and fiduciary bookkeeping. The Paralegal must be organized, able to work concurrently on a variety of projects, and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring cases are being handled in a timely manner, meeting deadlines.
• Communicating with clients, agencies, courts, and other relevant parties.
• Tracking case progress and communicating status to attorneys as needed.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents, including but not limited to guardianship motions, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, and accountings.
• Simple auditing of financial accounts and creating spreadsheets
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines, including client confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in Estate and Trust Administration; Elder Law and Estate Planning experience a plus.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in Medicaid applications a plus.
• Knowledge of Google apps, Dropbox, Excel, and Word is required. Office is on Mac.
• Type 50wpm.
• Estate/guardianship motion practice is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Knowledge of estate and elder law and legal terminology (preferred but not required).
• Notary (preferred but not required)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Montpelier, VT 05602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montpelier, VT 05602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35