What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estate, Will and Trust Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Davison Eastman Munoz Paone, P.A.?
Duties: The Paralegal supports attoneys by drafting and filing legal documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, while also assisting with probate and estate administration. Key responsibilities include client communication, gathering financial and personal information, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing estate and gift tax returns.
Performing these duties requires proficiency in Outlook, Word, Kofax, Excel, and computer-based legal research and document management systems.
Additional duties include answering the telephone, processing incoming and outgoing mail, maintaining calendars, scheduling and interacting with counsel, clients, and Court personnel. Ability to work with minimal supervision in a collaborative environment and to maintain client confidentiality are essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
- Paralegal: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Freehold, NJ 07728 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40