What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Estate Planning and Business Transactions position at Glenloch Legal?
Role Description
Glenloch Legal is seeking a full-time hybrid Paralegal to join our thriving estate planning and business transactional practice. We are a busy, growing transactional law practice in Winchester, Virginia, serving the immediate and surrounding areas in the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia. We serve individuals and families as well as acting as outside counsel for many local small businesses. The successful candidate will play a key supporting role in drafting legal documents, meeting with clients, assisting with estate planning and business transactional matters, conducting research, organizing client files, and collaborating with attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients.
Firm Description
Founded over a decade ago with offices in Virginia, our thriving law practice is celebrated for our customized approach to legal services, focusing on estate planning services and providing legal services to small businesses throughout their life cycle, from business formation through the sale of business. We prioritize building meaningful client relationships and delivering outstanding results, providing team members with an exceptional platform to advance their careers in a firm that values professional growth and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and review estate planning documents under attorney supervision, including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and related family business documents, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist attorneys with advanced estate planning matters, including research on asset protection strategies and business succession planning.
- Prepare, organize, and review a wide array of business contracts and agreements under attorney supervision, such as purchase and sale agreements, operating agreements, bylaws, commercial leases, shareholder agreements, employment agreements, and independent contractor agreements.
- Support client communications by preparing correspondence, summarizing documents, and helping attorneys explain complex legal concepts in clear, accessible terms.
- Contribute to the firm’s knowledge management initiatives by developing and maintaining standardized templates, checklists, forms, and best practices for estate planning and business transactional matters.
- Conduct legal research, organize client files, and assist with due diligence in business transactions.
- Participate in business development activities, including helping prepare materials for client seminars and networking events.
Qualifications and Skills
- Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.
- Strong proficiency in document drafting, legal research, and file management, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify potential issues for attorney review.
- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Unwavering commitment to providing exceptional client service and upholding the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management systems, and legal research tools.
Why Join Us?
Our firm is in an exciting phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a thriving and busy law practice while developing your career as a paralegal. If you enjoy supporting clients face-to-face, helping individuals and families with estate planning, assisting small businesses, and working in a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with the potential for annual performance-based increases and discretionary bonuses.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Our firm maintains a steadfast commitment to staying at the forefront of legal developments in estate planning and business law. We invest in ongoing education and training for our team to ensure everyone has the resources needed to excel while providing opportunities for advancement.