Contract Paralegal

Israel & Gerity, PLLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Job summary

Israel & Gerity, PLLC is seeking a contract paralegal in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily for probate and estate planning work. You will develop and improve firm forms, prepare written procedures, and train staff. This role allows for flexibility in hours and offers the potential for remote work.

Ideal candidates will have meaningful experience in Arizona probate and a plus would be knowledge in estate planning and trust administration. Join our firm and be part of a new endeavor within an established practice.

Qualifications

• Must have meaningful experience in Arizona probate.
• Experience in estate planning and trust administration is a big plus.
• Familiarity with conservatorships and guardianships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and improve firm forms related to probate and estate planning.
• Develop written procedures for various tasks.
• Train other staff members as needed.

Skills

Experience in Arizona probate

Estate planning

Trust administration

Medicaid/ALTCS knowledge

Job description

We are an established civil litigation and business law firm that is shifting its focus towards estate planning, probate and bankruptcy. As part of this process we are rolling out a comprehensive law firm management system from an established and respected national estate planning law firm consultation group. This means we will be maintaining an existing practice while building a new firm within the firm from the ground up: new software, new procedures, new practices, new markets and new clients—truly an opportunity to become part of the foundation of this new endeavor, while still enjoying the stability of an established firm. Overall, we are driven by providing an exceptional experience for our clients and prospective clients.

Job Description

Looking for a contract paralegal to do mostly probate and estate planning work, to develop and improve the firm forms, to prepare written procedures for various tasks, and to do some training of the rest of the staff. The firm does a lot of other areas of law as well, so could be some work in other areas if desired (trademark, business, personal injury, construction).

Qualifications

Must have meaningful experience in Arizona probate, including formal and informal probates, conservatorships and guardianships, and related; experience in estate planning, trust administration and Medicaid/ALTCS a big plus.

Additional Information

Pay and Benefits: Pay is DOE. Position is for contract work, at least at first. The office is open from Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00, but we have some flexibility with those hours. Remote work is fine, where appropriate.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.