Estate Planning Paralegal

LAW OFFICES OF PAUL JAY FUKUSHIMA; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in California is seeking an estate planning paralegal to assist with estate planning and trust administration document preparation. Responsibilities include drafting estate planning documents and directly communicating with clients. Candidates should have familiarity with estate planning terminology and strong writing skills. This role requires a systematic individual who can prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of deeds and estate planning documents.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor in client interactions.
• Systematic and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently.
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues.
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents, including deeds.
• Communicate directly with clients.
• Maintain files and deadlines.
• Coordinate with various County Recorders Offices.

Skills

Familiarity with estate planning and terminology

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Independent work

Team collaboration

Courteous professional demeanor

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to hire an estate planning paralegal to assist in the area of estate planning, and some trust administration document preparation. Notary seal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents, including deeds
• Communicate directly with clients
• Maintain files and deadlines
• Communications with various County Recorders Offices

Qualifications

• Familiarity with estate planning and terminology
• Working knowledge of deeds
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Systematic and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor

Pay

Pay commensurate with experience.