Paralegal

Company: Law Offices of Tyler Q. Dahl
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Are you looking to be a part of a fast-paced, supportive legal team? We're hiring a paralegal to assist our attorneys in drafting legal documents, managing court cases, and conducting legal research as needed. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. We believe what sets us apart is the mentorship and training, as well as experience in a wide variety of cases the firm handles in the Trusts & Estates and Business Law area. If this sounds like a job you'll love, apply below!

This is a full-time position working in the office, with hours of work from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION, AND CANDIDATES MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE RELEVANT PRACTICE AREAS, ESPECIALLY IN CALIFORNIA PROBATE CASES.

Responsibilities:
The main job duties will include:
--- Answer incoming calls and emails on questions regarding cases, as well as communicate with clients regarding the information needed for cases
--- Interact with financial institutions and insurance companies regarding assets for client cases
--- Complete financial and insurance documents regarding client cases
--- Manage probate cases, as well as other cases in probate court, including ensuring proper notice, publications, and court filings are completed
--- Draft petitions and other court documents for probate and trust administration court cases
--- Prepare documents relating to trust administration cases

Other responsibilities will include:
--- Work with law firm staff to streamline and contribute to law firm operations
--- Assist attorneys and paralegals in drafting business documents, such as Operating Agreements, written consents, and stock/membership certificates
--- Draft and prepare estate planning documents
--- Prepare and file compliance paperwork regarding business entities (corporations, LLCs, etc.)

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
--- Must have an extremely high degree of attention to detail
--- Spanish fluency/proficiency is a plus (but not required)
--- 2+ years of experience working under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm in Trusts and Estates, particularly managing probate and trust administration cases (preferably in the area of Business Law as well)

About Company:
At the Law Offices of Tyler Q. Dahl, we are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and superior legal services in Trusts & Estates, Business Law, and Tax Law matters. We are a transactional and planning law firm focused on developing long-lasting and meaningful relationships with the businesses and families that we serve.



We are passionate about our staff members having fruitful careers at the law firm, and invest resources into the continual improvement and professional satisfaction of our staff.



We offer 401(k) matching, a year-round casual Friday dress code, flexible work schedules, paid holidays, as well as health, vision, and dental insurance.

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