What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Pinnacle Legacy Law?
Paralegal for Pinnacle Legacy Law (PLL), an estate planning, trusts & will firm.
Functions
1. Provides clerical support for attorneys including typing, copying, scanning, mailing, proofreading, filing, preparing travel documents, preparing, and binding trust documents.
2. Review case files and draft appropriate correspondence.
3. Maintain paperless files and calendaring system for attorney.
4. Proofread and cite check filings.
5. Provide support services for attorney during signing and conferences with clients; and
6. All other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates should have experience drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, maintaining files, scheduling meetings, and arranging virtual and telephonic meetings. Candidates must be able to proficiently use all basic computer programs including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom) and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Candidates should also be familiar with the state and federal courts’ filing systems.
Candidates must have verifiable experience successfully working with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the federal court system and how appeals are handled. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing documents for filing, experience working with outside printers and vendors, and experience handling travel arrangements and reimbursements, and be detail oriented.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of an associate degree in paralegal studies or an equivalent educational pursuit is required. Preference given to candidates a paralegal certification.
Prior years’ experience as a legal assistant, project assistant, or paralegal strongly preferred. Ideal candidates should have verifiable experience working with multiple attorneys in a fast paced and document intensive environment.
Experienced in wills, trusts & estate law is a plus.
Salary – commensurate with experience. Benefits are available.
Contact: Accounting@pinnaclelegacylaw.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $22.73 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23