What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant - G&C/Probate position at Jackson White PC?
Mesa Law Firm JacksonWhite is seeking an experienced legal assistant/paralegal for our expanding Guardianship Conservatorship Probate department. This legal professional would be an integral part of our Guardianship/Conservatorship team assisting clients with end-of-life issues including incapacity, mental illness, and the transfer of assets. Visit https://www.jacksonwhitelaw.com/guardianships-conservatorships for more information about the department.
Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of legal experience with a background that includes providing support for guardianship/conservatorship, probate or estate planning areas. Intelligence, dedication, strong work ethic, patience, excellent communication skills and an always positive attitude are additional characteristics we are looking for.
Job Duties:
- Possess excellent client interaction and people skills with frequent and consistent contact with all practice clients on a regular basis to ensure compliance with various deadlines
- Maintain docketing calendar
- Preparation and filing of legal documents with the Superior Courts
- Review of Conservatorship Accountings and Annual Guardian Reports (including medical records) to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Obtain values of estate assets for probates and conservatorships including communication with banks, brokerage firms, appraisers, etc.
- Assist clients with re-titling and liquidation of assets
- Compute and determine final distributive shares in conservatorships and estates
- Assist team members with organizational and drafting tasks
- Exercise independent judgment and decision making while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and upholding ethical standards
- Be a self-motivated professional capable of handling large caseloads and legal projects
- Reach out to potential clients, schedule consultations and manage client intake
- Conduct client interviews to obtain initial case intake information for estates, guardianships, conservatorships
- Help provide the client with an excellent experience in every way possible
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be an expert with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging
JacksonWhite provides great career opportunities, with all the support and stability of a thriving organization in operation for nearly 40 years. If you're looking a long-term career opportunity that is more than just another job, join the team at JacksonWhite, Attorneys at Law. Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume. Visit www.jacksonwhitelaw.com for more information about our full-service law Firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- G&C, Probate or Estate Planning: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: One location