What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust & Estate Paralegal position at Willis Law Group LLC?
Join our highly regarded Estate, Probate, Medicaid, and Elder Law firm, in Hackensack NJ, as one of our Probate and Elder Law Paralegals.
Receive a competitive salary with salary growth opportunities, a 401k retirement plan with employer matching, generous paid time off (PTO), a professional but personal work environment, and much more.
Prior experience is advantageous but not necessary. However, being a fast learner and strong communicator who can also work and learn independently in a fast-paced environment is required.
Apply now for this opportunity to advance your career and join a reputable team making a difference!
Benefits Include:
- 401(k)/401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Free Parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Pay consummate with experience
Compensation:$25 - $35 hourly
Responsibilities:- Collaborate with outside vendors, staff, and attorneys, to manage the law firm’s case load, present case summaries/updates, and ensure that deadlines are met
- Perform legal research to obtain documentation regarding health insurance, medical records, social security, and medical providers
- Review legal documents to ensure adherence to all legal requirements
- Maintain and organize all case files, and information with regard to engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with firm policies
- Communicate case status with clients and outside counsel as requested
- Possesses exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Comfortable with computer programs, such as spreadsheet presentation, word processing, and case management software
- Legal research and legal document drafting experience is critical
- High school diploma is required - 2-year degree and Paralegal certification are acceptable, but a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Professional case management process experience is needed - preferably as a personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, at a non-profit, law firm, or human services agency
Willis Law Group LLC, a boutique law firm based in Hackensack, NJ, is dedicated to providing the highest level of estate & Medicaid planning, probate, and guardianships.
Salary : $25 - $35
