What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Business and Wealth Preservation position at RCO Law?
RCO Law is currently searching for a highly motivated, independent, and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our Business and Wealth Preservation Practice Groups. Skills and attributes should include but not be limited to:
•Drafting routine legal transactional, real estate and estate planning documents for review by supervising attorney
•Preparation of probate forms in various regional courts in NW Ohio and SE Michigan for review by supervising attorney
•Perform UCC searches
•Recording of deeds and other legal documents
•Assist with due diligence to include review of contracts, title commitments and surveys, and coordinate and implement closings
•Direct client interface, including keeping clients informed and escalating concerns as appropriate
•Drafting routine correspondence
•Assist with trust administration and related document preparation for review by supervising attorney
•Familiarity with local, regional and state-level administrative agency procedural rules, including e-filing documents in appropriate agencies
Job Requirements:
•Candidate should possess a paralegal certification by the Ohio State Bar Association (or equivalent), with undergraduate degree preferred;
•Minimum of three years of law firm or similar experience in areas of estate planning, probate, real estate and business transactions, with familiarity with Michigan probate courts strongly preferred;
•Strong organizational skills;
•Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal communications with co-workers, clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court staff;
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat applications;
•Strong attention to detail; self-starter; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.
•US work authorization
Job Type: Full-time but with flexibility
Work Location:
•Primarily based out of the Firm’s Toledo office but limited travel to the Firm’s Waterville and Findlay offices, with potential for periodic remote work;
Compensation: salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, and bonus potential; benefits include health care, paid time off, life insurance and 401k deferred compensation. Interested and qualified candidates should respond to:
Angela G. Barchick, Firm Administrator --- abarchick@rcolaw.com