Paralegal

Company: Law Offices of Tyler Q. Dahl
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: January 25, 2023

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 cases, and interacting with clients 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!

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION, AND CANDIDATES MUST HAVE PRIOR LEGAL EXPERIENCE (PREFERABLY IN THE APPLICABLE PRACTICE AREAS, BUT WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE).

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
--- Manage cases to ensure all legal work is being completed in a timely manner, and client is fully informed on the progress of their case, including managing probate cases, as well as other cases in probate court, ensuring proper notice, publications, and court filings are completed
--- Draft petitions and other court documents for probate and trust administration court cases
--- Draft and prepare documents relating to trust administration cases
--- Assist attorneys in drafting business documents, such as Operating Agreements, written consents, and stock/membership certificates, Bylaws, and various contracts
--- Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Deed, and all appropriate ancillary property tax forms
--- Prepare and file compliance paperwork regarding business entities (corporations, LLCs, etc.)

Qualifications:

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 desired
Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management 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. preferably managing California probate cases

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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