Paralegal

Job Description

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.Compensation:

$50,000 - $60,000Responsibilities:

Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible

Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems

Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses

Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer

The Paralegal is key to our Legal Productions Engine here at LLG. Core responsibilities would include, but not limited to:

Drafting estate planning-related documents

Funding client's estate plans

Preparing clients' estate planning portfolio binders

Creating diagrams and overviews of clients' estate plans

Assisting attorneys with non-standard estate planning matters for high-net-worth clients

Case Management (including Estate Administration matters)

Qualifications:

Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills

3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting

Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired

Talented communicator and writerAbout Company

Legacy Law Group serves clients at every stage of the journey. Maybe you’re just starting to think about estate planning. Or maybe you’ve had a plan in place for years but it’s no longer meeting your needs. Wherever you are, we know you care deeply about your loved ones and don’t want to “leave a mess”. You deserve peace of mind, family harmony, and a legacy of love. That’s why we’ll go above and beyond to be your advocate.

With a focus on client experience, sophisticated strategies & simple delivery, and our own proven process we're here to help protect legacies today and tomorrow!