Estate Planning - Probate Paralegal
Estate Planning - Probate Paralegal
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$ 62000 - 67000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Were seeking a skilled and experienced (a MINIMUM of 2 years experience) paralegal to support our growing legal team.
We work hard as a team while recognizing that there is more to life than practicing law. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. No phone calls please.
We are currently not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters for this position.
Applicant must have exceptional attention to detail be a self-starter and excel in:
- Strong writing and grammar skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments
- File management (organization maintaining status)
- Monitoring calendar (timeline and deadlines)
- Effectively using time tracking billable hours
- Drafting editing and finalizing correspondence deeds estate planning documents and pleadings
- Reconciling accounting information provided by probate clients
- Maintaining good communication with clients
- Completing court filings county recordings scheduling hearings and providing notice to other parties
The following are requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook and Excel
- Understanding of the structure and purpose of court pleadings and relevant documents as well as knowledge of how to locate local state and federal rules governing those documents
- At least two years of experience working in a capacity as a paralegal legal assistant or legal secretary (general law office experience is not sufficient; Paralegal Certificate preferred)
- Experience with filing in superior court (including e-filing in Pierce and King Counties)
- Working knowledge of practice management software including tracking time is a must. Trust Administration experience is a plus
Employment Type
Full Time
