Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Paralegal / Legal Assistant Position Specializing in Real Estate for our

Family-Business Focused Estate Planning and Business Planning Law Practice

(Full-Time or Possible Part-Time)

Would you love to help families, family businesses and farms with their estate and business planning and succession planning needs? Do you specialize in real estate, with a specific emphasis on agricultural real estate? Are you self-motivated, a team-player, and detail oriented? If so, you might be the key team member we are seeking.

We are Zenk Law, PLLC: a law firm specializing in estate planning, wills and trusts, estate tax planning, probate / trust administration, farm / business planning, business succession planning and related specialties. We serve families, farms, and other businesses throughout all of western Minnesota, with our principal office in Glenwood, Minnesota. 

Responsibilities:

·        Client / Matter Management – Ensuring clients and client matters are being handled in a timely manner, meeting deadlines, and follow up. This will include communicating with clients, courts, financial institutions, creditors, and other relevant parties; tracking matter progress and communicating status to attorney as needed.

·        Document Preparation – Draft, review, and finalize legal documents, including but not limited to, real estate matters, title search, deed review, title work, drafting deeds / real estate matters, easement agreements, real property rental agreements, and recording when required.

·        Client Communication – Regular contact with clients by phone, email, and in-person conversations to gather needed information, provide status updates, and answer questions.

·        Cover front-office / receptionist duties when needed, including but not limited to, answering phones, greeting clients, meeting room preparation, appointment scheduling, and related tasks when receptionist absent. 

Position Specifications:

Education

·        A Bachelor's degree or paralegal/legal assistant certificate from an ABA-approved program required

Work Experience

·        A minimum of two years’ related law firm experience, specializing in real estate transactions

·        Experience in title and survey review

·        Experience assisting on farm, business, multi-state real estate transactions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·        Knowledge of basic business structures

·        Strong knowledge of real estate law and regulations

·        Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office Suite, and other programs necessary to complete thorough analyses and reports

·        Experience with e-filing and document management systems

·        Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills

·        Ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, management, support staff and outside contacts and service providers

·        Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

·        Ability to adapt to frequently changing priorities

·        Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

·        Ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and maintain a calm demeanor under pressure

·        Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

·        Ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop innovative methods to complete them, and implement solutions

·        Ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

·        Superior analytical, oral and written communication skills

·        Ability to handle confidential information with the appropriate discretion

Job Overview:

Location:                   Zenk Law, PLLC main office, Glenwood, Minnesota

Job Type:                    Full Time - 36 hours per week.  Part-time available for the right candidate

Schedule:                  Monday through Thursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM, with ½ hour lunch break.

                                   Friday: 8 AM – 12:00 PM

Compensation:          Hourly, depending on experience. Competitive Benefits Package

If you would love to grow with us for the long-term, and you are able to support us to serve our clients as detailed in this description, please apply.

Please send your cover letter and resume to contact@zenk-law.com