Paralegal, Trusts and Estates (Part-Time, 20 hours per week)

American Red Cross•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking 2 Paralegals to support our trusts and estates team. This position is part-time (20 hours per week). The work location for these 2 part-time Paralegals is Washington, DC. This IS NOT a remote position. This Paralegal will draft legal and business communication documents, handle routine administrative trusts and estates legal matters and provide legal support to trusts and estates team. Prepare agreements, documents and correspondence related to trusts and estates matters. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures.

Requirements

High School or equivalent with completion of Paralegal Certificate Program or bachelor’s degree in related field required.
Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Ability to work on a team.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships within and across lines of business.
Basic research, verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess basic decision-making and interpersonal skills with a sense of professional discretion.
Exercises some judgment and effective time management regarding priorities.
Committed to professionalism and collegiality.
Ability to be collaborative, adaptive, resourceful.
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time.
May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

Nice To Haves

Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

Responsibilities

Provide routine administrative support to attorneys.
Provide routine assistance in preparing correspondence.
Provide general support to managing attorney and other paralegals with close supervision.
Coordinate and assist paralegals with preparing standard drafts of contracts, legal correspondence and other documents.
Open and close matters, upload checks, review incoming mail to determine type of matter and other duties as assigned.