Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Estate Planning Paralegal - Temporary position
Myers Widders Gibson Jones & Feingold, LLP
POSITION SUMMARY
Myers Widders Gibson Jones & Feingold, LLP is a general practice law firm located in Ventura, California. They are seeking an experienced estate planning paralegal to join their firm.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP is a general practice law firm dedicated to providing excellent services to our clients and our community. For over 50 years, we have helped clients with a wide range of matters, including business/corporate law, business and civil litigation, collections, construction defect, employment/labor law, estate planning, trust administration and probate, insurance, personal injury, public agency law, and real estate law and litigation. Our clients include individuals, families, small businesses, large businesses, and various governmental agencies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The estate planning paralegal assists the attorneys in the estate planning department with all aspects of estate planning including, but not limited to, client intake, basic drafting, deed recording and other similar functions. The estate planning paralegal should communicate with clients and attorneys to ensure that all of the above is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
The estate planning paralegal should prioritize client contact and communication. Clients should always know what stage of the planning process we are in, and what needs to be done next. The estate planning paralegal should be proactive in making sure that clients complete their estate planning within six weeks from the time they retain our services.
Job duties would include, but are not limited to:
QUALIFICATIONS
Compensation:
$65,000 - $85,000 DOE and certifications