Probate and Family Law Paralegal

LAW OFFICES OF PAUL JAY FUKUSHIMA; Norwalk (CT); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Law Offices of Paul Jay Fukushima in Norwalk, CT seeks a probate and family law paralegal to join a busy practice. The ideal candidate is self-starting, able to handle documents and deadlines, and assist attorneys with probate, trust administration, and family law matters.

Law office experience is preferred, or coursework in paralegal studies. The role requires strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with probate/family law terminology, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal or coursework in paralegal studies required
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate preferred
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology (preferably in probate and/or family law)
• Working knowledge of WordPerfect, Essential Forms, Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing and communication skills
• 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 and ability to translate that demeanor when speaking with clients and other parties/offices

Responsabilités

• Work directly with attorneys
• Review and draft routine legal documents
• Create and maintain case files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• E-file pleadings
• Manage and prepare discovery
• Communicate directly with clients

Connaissances

Legal assistant experience

Paralegal coursework

Strong written communication

Team player

Formation

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate

Outils

WordPerfect

Essential Forms

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Future Opening: Probate and Family Law Paralegal

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who can handle a busy caseload, collection and organization of documents, has great communication, time management, and organizational skills, and can assist the attorneys with probate, trust administration, and family law matters. Law office experience is strongly preferred, but if a candidate does not have actual law firm experience, coursework in paralegal studies is required. We are looking for someone who is eager to jump right in and join our team. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with attorneys
• Review and draft routine legal documents
• Create and maintain case files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• E-file pleadings
• Manage and prepare discovery
• Communicate directly with clients

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal or coursework in paralegal studies required
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate preferred
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology (preferably in the areas of probate and/or family law)
• Working knowledge of WordPerfect, Essential Forms, Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing and communication skills
• 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 and ability to translate that demeanor when speaking with clients and other parties/offices

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