GDCR Attorneys at Law’s Trusts & Estates and Tax team is seeking a Paralegal to primarily support our growing estate and trust litigation and general administration practice. We are a collaborative and supportive group and firm as whole, looking for an additional team member who values those qualities and desires professional and personal growth. Position is full-time, on-site/in office. Office hours are 8:30-5, Monday-Friday.
Qualifications:
Candidate must:
· Have integrity and be committed to doing things right for clients and our firm.
· Have experience with probate and/or trust administration. Experience with civil litigation is a plus, but not required.
· Be able to demonstrate empathy and be adept at communicating with clients and related parties experiencing recent loss of loved ones and, in some cases, intense family conflict.
· Be comfortable supporting a busy practice with a high-volume desk, including fielding client inquiries and anticipating attorney needs.
· Be flexible and able to readjust priorities.
· Be highly organized and detail oriented, with a strong sense of urgency to get positive results.
· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to be clear, concise, grammatically correct and committed to quality review of written work product.
· Be willing to become knowledgeable in group’s other areas of practice, including estate planning and related real estate and business needs.
· Be willing to complete administrative tasks, including copying, scanning and scheduling.
· Be accustomed to using technology to maintain files, and be or become proficient in Microsoft Word, Juris, iManage, Excel, and other core legal office software programs.
· Have discipline to track and record time spent on client matters for billing purposes.
Responsibilities:
· Prepare legal documents, including court pleadings, motions, orders, settlement agreements and related documents, and respond to discovery requests.
· Prepare written correspondence.
· Build and maintain effective and proactive communication with the firm’s clients, related and opposing parties, court staff, and internal team members.
· Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes.
· Build and maintain case timelines to ensure that deadlines are met and progress is being made.
· Calculate Executor and Trustee compensation.
· Calculate court fees and follow internal procedures for payment.
· Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and organizing case files so all documents are readily accessible.
· Perform legal research as needed to complete tasks in accordance with the law.
· Support other staff members as needed to ensure all clients receive an excellent client experience.
References Required. Please send resumes to resumes@gdcrlaw.com. No phone calls please.
Benefits:
· Full-time salaried position. Salary starts at $55,000 and is set commensurate with experience.
· Eligibility for robust bonus based on individual and firm performance.
· Medical, dental & vision plan with employer contribution toward premiums.
· Retirement plan participation with employer contributions.
· Group disability and life insurance.
· Paid time off.