Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Small, established, busy Estate Planning law office seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a small legal team of 1-3 members. This role will report directly to an attorney and provide comprehensive support to the entire office, with no travel required. Candidate must have prior law office experience or other work experience with a paralegal certificate.

Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, etc., from preparation of drafts through signing and file close-out
• Heavy phone and email communication with clients
• Organization of a busy calendar

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be eager to learn and grow
• Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal-related field
• Proficient in document management and client communication
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and get along with people, especially senior citizens.
• Notary and/or real estate experience a plus