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$58k-74k (estimate)
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1 Month Ago
Family Services Association is Hiring a Legal Assistant Temporary Near River, MA
Family Service Association is seeking to hiring a Temporary (35 hours per week) Legal Assistant. Hours are Monday - Friday from 9a.m. to 5p.m, However able to be flexible.
Job Summary:
To assist the Attorneys of the Guardianship Program in all legal and related office work pertaining to the Guardianship Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Type correspondence, pleadings and documents.
- Responsible to understand all court procedures and filing fees.
- Responsible to be proficient with Mass Courts and e-filing with court systems.
- Responsible to maintain Outlook calendar for upcoming Court Hearings including reminders for court related duties such as Citations, requests for paperwork, deadlines, etc.
- Review of Outlook calendar on a daily basis to keep attorneys current on upcoming Court dates, meetings, pre-trial conference, etc.
- Prior to date of hearing, meetings, pre-trial conference, etc. inventory all documents to ensure complete file is available to attorney prior to event date, including filing fees.
- Filing.
- Open files for new clients, maintain Active Case List, and maintain Temp./Perm. List
- Filing necessary documents with Court.
- Provide clerical assistance when requested including specialized projects, CQI requirements, input billing, etc.
- Procure Bonds for Guardianship Program.
- Fulfill Notice requirements for court cases.
- Complete and submit all necessary paperwork to Court in a timely fashion in accordance with instructions.
- Responsible for requesting clinical documentation from physicians and follow up Re: Roger’s Reviews.
- Responsible for completing draft of paperwork for Roger Review Hearings in a timely manner for a review by Attorney.
- Responsible for completing draft of necessary paperwork for Rudrow renewals in timely manner.
- Prepare legal files for case record review.
- Responsible for opening and date stamping mail pertaining to legal component.
- Assist with answering telephone.
- Assist with sale and management of real estate including, scheduling contractor, locksmith, cleanouts, repairs, etc.
- Coordinate meetings outside office Re: sale of motor vehicles, appraisal, clean outs, etc.
- Maintain Guardianship Forms in Carelogic.
- Responsible for ordering supplies for Guardianship Program, if requested.
- Assist with administrative task associated with Parents Forever Program, if requested.
- Responsible for following court procedures when filing correspondence/documents with the court.
- Respond to reasonable expectations of the Attorneys and/or Agency.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma.
- Experience working in probate law desirable, but not required.
- Three (3) years’ office experience required.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Temporary
SALARY
$58k-74k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/14/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/12/2024
WEBSITE
fsassociation.com
HEADQUARTERS
Fall River, MA
SIZE
<25
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