A successful, outside-the-box, growing-rapidly law office serving families and businesses is looking for a friendly, sharp, and confident Client Facing Paralegal.
This role involves working directly under the estate planning attorneys as well as the Associate/Director of Planning. This team member creates a relationship with the client that starts when they engage the firm and becomes the clientβs main point of contact until the conclusion of representation.
This is an in-office position. This is a long-term position with room for growth.
- Create and review spreadsheets and other documents to confirm design and instructions for the clientβs needs
- Confirm details and address any questions with the client
- Use professional software to assist in drafting various estate planning legal documents such as trusts, wills, codicils, ancillary documents, real estate deeds, affidavits and other assignments and acceptances
- Design and present estate plans, kids protection plans, and corporate black bookbinders to clients
- File corporate formations and entity maintenance
- Prepare EIN authorization, and SS4 Forms, and obtain EINs
- Lead the signing ceremony meeting and notarize all documents
- Assist clients in titling and naming of assets
- Manage various databases and software programs
- Uphold a strong work ethic, good judgment, professional appearance, and a positive demeanor
- A Bachelor's degree is a plus
- At least 5 years of experience in estate planning paralegal work
- Demonstrated competence in working with multiple databases (e.g. Clio, Monday.com, Wealth Counsel), as well as various portals and programs
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications
- An aptitude for effective verbal and written communication
- A driven work ethic and the capacity to exercise sound judgment
- A responsible attitude and an appropriate demeanor