What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust and Probate Legal Assistant.Paralegal position at Lanier Ford?
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC is searching for a Trust and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal who wants to work for an incredibly reputable group. Best Lawyers of America lists Lanier Ford as a top-tier law firm in Huntsville. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to work for some of the best attorneys and take part in the firm’s ambition to provide the highest-level service to its clients.
JOB TITLE: Trust and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal FLSA: Non-Exempt; Hourly STATUS: Full-time; On-site
This position shall perform various substantive legal duties under the supervision of the attorneys in the transactional practice group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage trust and probate cases including estate administration and trust management.
- Communicate with clients, court officials, and third parties regarding case matters.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, such as wills, trusts, power of attorneys, and probate petitions.
- Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of court filings and pleadings.
- Schedule and coordinate hearings, clients meetings, and other appointments.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills Requirement
- Must have a high school diploma or GED. A certificate in paralegal studies is preferred or or equivalent experience in a legal assistant role.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in trust and probate law or estate planning.
- Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Familiarity with Alabama probate laws and procedures.
- Excellent time management, organizational abilities and strong proofreading skills are also required.
LFSP is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
