Paralegal (Trust and Estates)

Job Description

Shipman’s value lies in our commitment -- to our clients, to the profession and to the community. We have one goal: to help our clients achieve their goals. How we accomplish it is simple: we devote our considerable experience and depth of knowledge to understand each client’s unique needs, business and industry, and then we develop solutions to meet those needs. With more than 150 lawyers in offices throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York, we serve the needs of local, regional, national and international clients. Our clients include public and private companies, institutions, government entities, non-profit organizations and individuals.

Shipman & Goodwin is seeking a full-time Trust and Estates Paralegal, to be based in and working from our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will be growth-focused and able to work both collaboratively and independently with multiple attorneys and other legal staff on the team. Salary range for this role is $75,000 to $110,000/year.

Specific responsibilities and duties include:

• Collaborate with various individuals within and outside the firm’s Finance Department regarding workflow and other issues
• Organize and manage case files with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all documents and materials are properly filed and maintained
• Engage with clients to gather information, provide updates, and ensure they have a clear understanding of the status of their matters
• Utilize legal software such as iManage for document management
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific matters
• Perform other similar or related duties, not specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the responsibilities described

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years Paralegal experience required; experience with Connecticut law required
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program are preferred
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and client service skills
• Knowledge of, and experience with court rules, practices and procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Perform in a high-level, fast paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic and self-driven attitude, with a willingness to take initiative and be hands-on

Hours: Full-time, with flexibility to work additional hours as indicated by client and Firm needs.

Physical and Other Requirements

The work is primarily of an intellectual nature and requires a variety of physical capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and rarely has to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard at efficient speed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to stand, walk, talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Non-Discrimination

The Firm will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristics protected by applicable law except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

The preceding job description has been designed to illustrate the general nature and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.