Paralegal

Do you want to help people navigate difficult times in their lives? We are a probate and elder law firm that is on track for aggressive growth and we need a motivated, experienced paralegal to join our team and work directly with the owners and attorneys to support the team and help clients.

You’ll be responsible for helping our firm serve our clients, managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, prepare legal documents from forms, and build and maintain effective communication with the firm’s clients and others. You should be able to communicate effectively and clearly, draft legal documents with high attention to detail, and be energized by getting results. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today!

We need a Paralegal with experience. Some experience in probate and/or elder law is a BONUS! The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding. This is a full-time job, and you absolutely must be able to work *in the office* for 40 hours per week. During the first 90 days of employment, the pay will be $16/hour, with opportunities for an increase after that. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability.

$32,500 - $37,500 yearly

• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
• Interact with clients and builds relationships with them by phone, email and in person advocating internally for the client and strengthening the relationship between the client and the firm
• Set and adhere to internal case timelines to ensure progress on case is being made
• Interacts with the courts and administrative agencies regarding filings, hearings, motions, and other appearances as well as managing external case deadlines
• Draft correspondence and/or form-based pleadings or motions ensuring accuracy by proofreading your work as well as others in the firm
• Preparing and sending correspondence as directed by attorneys
• Organize and maintain case files, paper and electronic, as well as ensuring the attorney has all necessary documents in advance for scheduled appointments
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing

• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Accuracy/Attention to Detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions and procedures
• Ability to stay focused while working independently
• Minimum 1-year experience in a law firm as a paralegal or legal secretary

Our mission is to provide responsive and compassionate representation to families dealing with the death or disability of a loved one. Our clients matter to us, and that fact is reflected in how we run our business.