4554 - Paralegal - Private Clients

The Paralegal - Private Clients is responsible for providing support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of the practice area within established administrative procedures. An onsite work arrangement is required for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Boston, MA

• Draft general correspondence to clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, courts, etc.
• Search for unclaimed/abandoned property and perform a bank search for the decedent.
• Track the estate account transactions and arrange for payment of debts, administration expenses and beneficiary distributions.
• Prepare court forms to close a probate with the court. This may include an inventory, accounting, beneficiary receipts/assents, and an attorney affirmation.
• Assist with closing decedent's individual accounts and consolidation into an estate account.
• Complete projects within given deadlines.
• Provide status updates throughout the project.
• Coordinate projects with direct supervision from attorneys and senior paralegals.
• Stay current with basic concepts and continue education efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 0-3 years of private clients and/or paralegal experience.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with internal and external personnel of all levels.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of the practice area.
• Ability to learn practice support systems and group specific software.
• Exhibit substantial willingness to learn from senior paralegals.
• Basic knowledge of applications typically used within a law firm (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Boston, MA: $61,000 to $86,900

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

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