Estate Planning/Elder Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant

$19.00 – $24.00 per hour 

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Paid time off

Full-time:  Busy and growing law firm located in Dedham practicing in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, and elder law seeks an experienced full-time paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced and busy environment for an immediate opening.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience drafting estate plan documents including Wills, Powers of Attorney and health care documents;
• Knowledge of and experience with estate administration such as preparing and filing probate forms with the courts;
• Strong attention to detail and proficient proofreading skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• A team-oriented attitude and professional demeanor;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of professional work experience, with at least 2 years in an estate planning law firm.
• Familiarity with the probate courts and registries of deeds
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with Clio, Wealthdocs and Timeslips a plus.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 precautions

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
  

 

 

Legal Assistant

$15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Paid time off

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Very busy estate planning and elder law firm in Dedham seeks legal assistant support person. The ideal candidate will be professional and polite, a self-starter who can work independently, detail-oriented, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, have the ability to handle a variety of tasks on a daily basis and work comfortably under pressure with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Write/Respond to emails from clients.
• Schedule meetings for multiple attorneys in Outlook.
• Initiate and receive telephone calls, provide information and resolve matters as appropriate; route calls as necessary.
• Support other administrative staff as needed.
• Copy, fax, and scan to support attorneys and paralegal staff.
• Process correspondence from various sources.
• Other ad-hoc administrative tasks as may be requested.

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to handle extremely confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of tasks on a daily basis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks efficiently.

Prior law office experience a plus, but not a requirement.

Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume.

COVID-19 precautions

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

* At this time we are limiting clients in the office due to the Coronavirus. All CDC accepted precautions are in place, and all employees are expected to comply with the guidelines set forth by the Firm.