Guardianship Paralegal/Legal Assistant
About The Position
The Guardianship Paralegal/Legal Assistant will manage a busy caseload for Certified Professional Guardians/Conservators. The role includes tracking court filing deadlines, drafting pleadings to approve reports and required notices, verifying accountings and financial statements, communicating with professional Guardians/Conservators about case statuses and upcoming deadlines, communicating with the Court and other attorneys, and scheduling hearings. This is a full-time, in-office position with flexible hours of 37–40 hours per week. The employee chooses a schedule within the availability window of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A background check will be conducted before employment. The firm practices litigation, probate, benefits planning, guardianship, fiduciary services, estate planning, trust administration, corporate law, and real estate. Candidates seeking a substantive, long-term role in a busy office may have opportunities to grow and cross-train with multiple departments.
Requirements
- Stay organized and detail oriented.
- Work efficiently with existing processes and procedures.
- Take initiative to solve problems.
- Work within a team dynamic while managing an individual caseload from start to finish.
- Possess a Paralegal Certificate or associate’s degree and/or 1–3 years of relevant law office experience.
- Complete a background check prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas: litigation, probate, benefits planning, guardianship, fiduciary services, estate planning, trust administration, corporate law, or real estate.
Responsibilities
- Manage a busy caseload for Certified Professional Guardians/Conservators.
- Track filing deadlines with the Court.
- Draft pleadings to approve reports and required notices.
- Verify accountings and financial statements.
- Communicate with professional Guardians/Conservators regarding case statuses and upcoming deadlines.
- Communicate with the Court and other attorneys.
- Schedule hearings.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Ability to purchase vision and dental plans separately
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
