What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/legal Assistant position at Fennell Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC?
We are a growing estate planning and elder law firm seeking a detail-oriented and proactive full-time paralegal to support our expanding legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a thorough understanding of estate planning and elder law. This role involves assisting with various legal tasks, including document preparation, case management, and client communication.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with drafting estate planning documents.
- Assist with preparation of public benefit applications (VA and Medicaid benefits).
- Manage case files using legal case management software (Clio).
- Maintain organized records and files for easy access and retrieval.
- Communicate with clients.
- Schedule appointments and prepare for client meetings.
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team - must be a team player.
Experience
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal or in a similar administrative role is preferred but not required.
- Proficient in document review, proofreading, and legal drafting.
- Previous experience with public benefit applications (Medicaid/VA) a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with legal administrative tasks and case management software is desirable.
If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to learn and contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Pay: $21.00 - $33.65 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Free parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $34