Transfer Paralegal 1

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading cemetery services provider in California is seeking a Transfer Paralegal I to assist families with the transfer of cemetery properties. This role involves providing guidance on the transfer process, ensuring compliance with legal standards while maintaining compassion. Candidates should have a paralegal background with experience in real estate transactions preferred. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a paralegal or related experience.
• Experience in real estate property transactions is a plus.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Notary Public preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain the transfer process to all parties.
• Identify current cemetery property owners.
• Obtain detailed legal information to initiate the transfer.
• Perform data entry and verify database records.
• Prepare legal documents such as Affidavits and Transfer Agreements.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D

Four-year degree preferred

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Brief Description

Under general supervision, the Transfer Paralegal I will be a trusted resource for both our internal teams and the families we serve by providing clear guidance on how to transfer cemetery property at all Forest Lawn locations. You’ll help ensure every transfer is handled accurately, compassionately, and in full compliance with California cemetery laws and Forest Lawn’s established policies and procedures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Explain the transfer process to all parties by answering all questions related to the transfer of ownership; either via telephone, email, or by meeting face-to-face
• Identify current cemetery property owners based upon Forest Lawn’s records of ownership and speaking with the owner(s) and/or family of the owner(s)
• Obtain detailed and legal information to initiate the transfer of ownership; including constructing detailed family trees to identify the Heir(s)-at-Law of deceased property owners
• Perform data entry and verify data entry in our Association’s internal record database pertaining to transfers of ownership
• Provide and have careful consideration for individual circumstances
• Identify, review, analyze, and resolve issues to make sound recommendations to all parties involved
• Assist the Memorial Counseling department to review and validate Advance Health Care Directives
• Gather notes and detailed information to prepare legal documents; such as Name Changes, Affidavits, Transfer Agreements, Certifications, etc.
• Obtain and verify notarized signatures to execute the transfer of ownership
• Obtain complete documents for review by an attorney; such as Living wills, Trust Certifications, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Certified Court Orders
• Interface with the Legal department as necessary, to perform functions
• Paralegals will also multi-task and perform a broad variety of customer service and clerical functions, all under strict timelines

Requirements

• Minimum of 1‑3 years’ experience as a paralegal or related experience. Real estate property transaction experience is a plus
• Four‑year degree preferred
• High school diploma/G.E.D required
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA approved institution
• Valid CADL required, including state required levels of active auto insurance
• Notary Public preferred
• Proficient and effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong customer service and detail oriented
• Proficient in completing tasks independently and with a team
• Excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to work

Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry

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Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer

E‑Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government’s E‑Verify program. With E‑Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E‑Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E‑Verify is not used as a tool to pre‑screen candidates

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Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Summary

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives