Paralegal

Faithward Resources LLC•City of Corning, NY

18h

About The Position

We are seeking an estate focused paralegal to join our growing team. Additional duties may include: Meet and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to effectively manage caseloads and meet client objectives Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures Prepare, draft, and revise legal documents including briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail Obtain client signatures and witness documents as required Maintain accurate and organized case files, documentation, and correspondence Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing system Investigate facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources Direct and coordinate law office activity Prepare and process deeds to be filed with the Recorder of Deeds Apply online for Tax ID numbers for businesses and trusts Assist with the administration of client estates Assist with real estate settlement transactions Track the status of client projects, and keep tickler system to ensure that deadlines are met Scan client paperwork for electronic storage Prepare client correspondence (email, fax, regular mail, etc.) Forward incoming voice messages and faxes to the appropriate person Set appointments for attorneys, and call clients to remind them of upcoming appointments Register attorneys for CE courses, add to their calendars, and ensure that CE credit is obtained Prepare and process original estate planning and business planning documents – wills, powers of attorney, trusts, etc. Notarize documents, when needed Utilize and maintain law firm client database (Clio) Create and send client invoices, in consultation with attorneys Follow and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and guidelines Be willing to learn the industry and help us maintain and grow firm’s marketplace position Attend business meetings and trainings as required Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Maintain a professional attitude and appearance
Possess the ability to connect with a variety of personalities
Live out Faithward Formula
Utilize extremely strong phone skills – high energy and passion for helping others
Be a team player who thrives working with a tight-knit company where their activities directly affect the bottom line
Be enthusiastic about providing the best possible customer service for clients and customers
Possess a roll up your sleeves, and all hands-on deck mentality to cross functional tasks and assignments
Be self-motivated and results driven with proven ability to succeed – desire to grow both professionally and personally
Possess strong relationship management and the ability to drive multiple tasks to completion successfully
Be a resourceful team player and a positive “can-do” attitude
Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Think and act like an entrepreneur and take an ownership mentality in all that is done in this position
Be detail oriented and helpful
Have the ability to perform accurate data entry within specified time frames
Possess the ability to use or quickly learn specific CRM and other business software
Exhibit outstanding written, grammar, & verbal communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Possess excellent organization, problem solving, and planning skills
Demonstrate excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to schedules/deadlines
Be dependable and safety oriented
Have the ability to work some nights and weekends as needed
Produce a negative pre-employment drug screen and have the ability to pass a criminal background check
Maintain a good attendance record and travel as required

Responsibilities

Meet and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to effectively manage caseloads and meet client objectives
Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service
Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
Prepare, draft, and revise legal documents including briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail
Obtain client signatures and witness documents as required
Maintain accurate and organized case files, documentation, and correspondence
Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys
Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing system
Investigate facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources
Direct and coordinate law office activity
Prepare and process deeds to be filed with the Recorder of Deeds
Apply online for Tax ID numbers for businesses and trusts
Assist with the administration of client estates
Assist with real estate settlement transactions
Track the status of client projects, and keep tickler system to ensure that deadlines are met
Scan client paperwork for electronic storage
Prepare client correspondence (email, fax, regular mail, etc.)
Forward incoming voice messages and faxes to the appropriate person
Set appointments for attorneys, and call clients to remind them of upcoming appointments
Register attorneys for CE courses, add to their calendars, and ensure that CE credit is obtained
Prepare and process original estate planning and business planning documents – wills, powers of attorney, trusts, etc.
Notarize documents, when needed
Utilize and maintain law firm client database (Clio)
Create and send client invoices, in consultation with attorneys
Follow and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and guidelines
Be willing to learn the industry and help us maintain and grow firm’s marketplace position
Attend business meetings and trainings as required
Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned