Paralegal - Case Coordinator

Georgia Probate Lawyers (GAPL Moyer, LLC); Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A legal firm in Georgia is looking for an EP Case Coordinator to assist its legal team in drafting estate planning documents and managing client correspondence. Responsibilities include information gathering, preparation for client meetings, and document filing. The role offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $25 to $35, depending on experience. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and attention to detail in supporting attorneys effectively, while ensuring compliance with legal practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist attorneys with substantive legal work.
• Strong organizational skills for managing client documents.
• Attention to detail in drafting estate planning documents.

Responsibilities

• Support legal team with information gathering and correspondence.
• Prepare for client meetings and file documents post-signing.

Job description

Overview

EP Case Coordinators perform substantive billable legal work under the direction of one or more attorneys in the office. A Case Coordinator’s primary goal is to support our legal team with information gathering, drafting estate planning documents and client correspondence, preparing for client meetings, and filing documents after the signing appointment.

Reporting Relationship

The EP Case Coordinators perform their duties under the direction of one or more attorneys to whom they may be assigned. A Case Coordinator’s employment relationship with the Firm is managed by the Firm Administrator.

Authority

Case Coordinators are prohibited by the ABA’s rules of Professional Conduct and State Bar Association rules on practicing law. All work done by Case Coordinators must be in support of and under the direct supervision of an attorney. In dealing with clients, Case Coordinators must be careful not to inadvertently slip into the unlawful practice of law. This would include answering client questions about what will happen in their situation or recommending that a client undertake a certain course of action regarding their estate plan.

Compensation

Compensation: $25 - $35 hourly