Paralegal

The Jacobson Group; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacobson Group is seeking a skilled paralegal to support their life insurance client. This role involves reviewing legal documents, educating operational teams on legal implications, and ensuring accurate records related to policy ownership. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, and benefits include medical and dental insurance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal.
• Familiarity with federal bankruptcy laws.
• Understanding of state probate and divorce laws.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret legal documents such as powers of attorney and divorce decrees.
• Support operational teams applying legal documentation to records.
• Collaborate with attorneys and educate teams on ownership implications.

Skills

Reviewing legal documents

Interpreting legal implications

Knowledge of state laws

Educating teams

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Job Description:
As a paralegal supporting one of our life insurance clients, you will be responsible for updating legal records related to policy ownership, beneficiaries and ownership assignments. This role involves reviewing legal documents, interpreting their impact on policy arrangements and accelerating service delivery as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret legal documents such as powers of attorney, conservatorship and guardianship orders, divorce decrees, QDROs and bankruptcy filings.
• Support operational teams by applying legal documentation appropriately to ownership and beneficiary records.
• Educate internal teams on the implications of various ownership and beneficiary arrangements.
• Provide documentation guidance to ensure clear and effective records for future reference.
• Collaborate with company attorneys and other departments as needed.

Requirements:

• 3+ of years of experience as a paralegal
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree or equivalent applicable experience
• Experience with probate matters and related legal proceedings, including preparation and filing of petitions for probate
• Experience assisting with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, QDROsand guardianship or conservatorship documents
• Familiarity with federal bankruptcy laws and regulations
• Understanding of state probate laws and regulations
• Knowledge of state trusts and estates laws, including basic estate tax principles
• Understanding of state laws and regulations governing divorce

Pay Range:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $25-$30 per hour, based on experience
We understand that salary is an important factor in a job search, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel that your desired compensation may fall outside of the listed range. The final pay for this position is determined based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills and certifications, education and training, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.
We are committed to finding the right candidate for this role and are open to discussing how your unique qualifications align with our needs.

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Contact:
Morgan Falck
[phone]
[e-mail]

Refer a Colleague:
Do you know someone who would be interested in this project? Submit your referral directly by emailing the Jacobson contact listed above or submitting themthrough this form. If your referral is hired for a contract assignment and meets all other eligibility criteria, you will receive a referral bonus!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Jacobson Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone] to make a request.