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Our client, a leading law firm in downtown is seeking a paralegal with 3 plus years estate planning and probate paralegal to support the Elder Law practice. An ideal candidate must have superior writing skills, attention to detail, the ability to understand and draft complex concepts into a legal instrument, the ability to communicate and coordinate with clients and other members of a client’s team, and first-rate organization skills.
Job Responsibility:
Assist in the transfer and distribution of trust and probate estates
Interact with clients in person, on the phone, and via email and video conferencing
Draft, edit, and review estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney), probate documents (basic court pleadings), basic corporate documents (documents to form LLCs), and administration related documents (asset transfer forms, trustee minutes, and other general miscellaneous forms related to the forgoing)
Understand and draft complex concepts into a legal instrument with superior writing skills
Be responsible for document preparation, production, and presentation with strong attention to formatting, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Manage and maintain document organization and client files, both hard copy and electronic
Provide a high level of general administrative functions as required
Maintain and submit time entries for the purpose of billing clients in a timely manner
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Paralegal certificate or degree preferred
3 plus years trust and estate/probate paralegal experience with related legal work
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the ability to establish good rapport with attorneys, clients, and other employees
Skilled in the use of software systems such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Familiarity with case management software and other legal tools is a plus
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Nice to have:
Paralegal certificate or degree
Familiarity with case management software and other legal tools