What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust & Estate, Probate Paralegal position at Beltrano Law LLC?
We are looking for a self motivated, experienced Paralegal or Administrative Assistant with experience in Trust & Estates law to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of 1 attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to lawyers working with trust and estate, probate, special needs, probate and elder law matters and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, clients' families, Court Clerks, business colleagues and other attorneys
- Administratively support and prepare for Client Meetings, Signings and Probate Court Hearings and Filings
- Prepare estate administration documents to file with Probate Court and Prepare Estate Documents for Clients to Sign
- Conduct client intake meetings, and obtain all necessary documents and information
- Locate and develop case relevant information for trust and estate and elder law cases
- Type up and file basic legal documents, letters, forms and correspondence
- Answer and manage phone calls, emails and calendar for one attorney
- Process, copy, scan and organize all financial and client data and case files, client documents, maintain calendar, meetings, contact lists and other excel spreadsheets in database
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills:
- Excellent writing and editing skills a must
- Critical Thinking Skills to Execute Tasks in a Comprehensive Manner
- Proven working experience as administrative or legal assistant or personal assistant
- Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols, and probate court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy, including Office 365, Excel, Word proficiency, Copiers and Scanners
- Proficiency in English including excellent writing skills a must
- Excellent Communication Skills with Clients and Business Colleagues
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma
Pay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Location:
- Riverside, CT 06878 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Riverside, CT 06878 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $34