In-Office Paralegal: Probate, Real Estate & Trust Admin

Mark Gray Law, P.L.C.; Ankeny (IA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

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Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Mark Gray Law seeks a paralegal to join our boutique firm for a full-time, in-office role in Ankeny, IA. The position supports probate and trust administration, real estate matters, and other firm practice areas under direct supervision of the lawyers.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, professional communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Desirable qualifications include one to three years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal

Qualifikationen

• One to three years of applicable experience in a document intensive, detail oriented environment.
• A Paralegal Certificate or a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficient speed and accuracy with Microsoft Office products.

Aufgaben

• Assist with probate and trust administration documentation.
• Assist with real estate documentation and related filings.
• Support lawyers with document preparation and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate client and matter files to ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: In-Office, Hourly, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Wage: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour (based upon level of experience), Eligible for Benefits

Mark Gray Law is seeking a paralegal to join our boutique law firm for a full-time, in-office role. The primary responsibility of this paralegal position is to perform certain legal services under the direct supervision of firm lawyers in probate and trust administration, real estate law, and other firm practice areas.A person in this position must be able to demonstrate professional integrity, attention to detail, and good judgment. A professional image, excellent communication and strong organizational skills are required. Desirable candidates are those with one to three years of experience in the foregoing matters, but on the job training is provided. A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

The firm encourages innovation, high achievement and professional development. The successful candidate will receive mentoring and professional training; which are integral to developing professional competence in unique situations, complex matters and other business and family related issues. Candidates must possess outstanding oral communication and writing skills, emphasize innovation and creative solutions, and dedicate themselves to long-term growth within the firm. Desirable candidates are those who anticipate the legal needs of the client and cultivate relationships.

Qualifications:

1. The ability and willingness to:

• Analyze and resolve routine administrative conflicts.
• Be flexible, independent, and customer service oriented.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with the team.
• Take direction, accept constructive criticism and responsibility for assigned tasks, and learn from problematic situations when they occur.

2. One to three years of applicable experience in a document intensive, detail oriented environment.

3. A Paralegal Certificate or a Bachelor’s Degree.

4. Ability to perform duties according to the policies, procedures and instructions set forth by the supervising lawyer(s).

5. Proficient speed and accuracy with Microsoft Office products.

6. Ability to provide excellent service in the form of prompt and courteous interaction with both internal and external relationships. This includes an obligation to actively cooperate and interact with others to advance the overall interests of the firm.

7. Ability to learn and understand the procedures, legal and tax implications, legal documents, and timelines in the areas of practice above.

8. Ability to prepare the following:

• Probate and trust administration documentation such as pleadings, correspondence, notices, inventories and accountings, tax documents, and distribution documents.
• Real estate documentation such as purchase agreements, deeds, closing statements, correspondence, and related documents.

9. Communicates in an accurate, clear, professional, friendly and concise manner, both verbally and in writing, with clients and other legal and financial professionals outside of the firm.

10. Ability to learn the process to E-file legal documents such as court pleadings, real estate documents and Secretary of State documents.

Compensation is based upon prior experience and performance. Benefits package available.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Kylie Baumert at [e-mail]. All inquiries are confidential.