Legal Assistant / Paralegal
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a busy court-based legal practice focused on probate, trust administration, and conservatorship matters.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with court-based probate and conservatorship matters
- Prepare, draft, and organize legal documents and pleadings
- Handle discovery-related tasks and document management
- Maintain case files and ensure documents are properly filed and organized
- Coordinate photocopying, scanning, and document preparation
- Communicate with courts, clients, and third parties as needed
- Support attorneys with general administrative and case management tasks
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Experience in probate, trust administration, conservatorship, or court-based practice
- Familiarity with discovery procedures
- Strong drafting and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
- Confident with using standard legal office software and document management systems
- Proficiency in MS Excel is required
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
Schedule
- Monday through Thursday
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Approximately 28–30 hours per week
- Final schedule will be confirmed by the client, as she is semi-flexible
Compensation & Benefits
- W-2 position
- Benefits reimbursement included
- Pay range: $23-$45 per hour, depending on experience