Trusts & Estates Paralegal
Company: Law Offices of Tyler Q. Dahl
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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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. 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!
Responsibilities:
The main job duties will include:
--- Answer incoming calls and emails on questions from clients
regarding cases, as well as communicate with clients regarding the
information needed for cases as the first line of contact
--- Manage a heavy caseload of Estate Planning, Trust
Administration, and Probate cases to ensure all legal work is being
completed in a timely manner, including preparing and mailing
notices and arranging for newspaper publications
--- Review court notes and preparing responses/legal documentation
to ensure petitions are approved at hearings
--- Draft Petitions, Declarations, Inventories & Appraisal,
notices, and other court documents for probate and trust
administration court cases
--- Draft and prepare documents relating to trust administration
cases, such as Settlement Agreements, notices to government
entities, and Certifications of Trust
--- Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including Trusts,
Wills, Powers of Attorney, Deed, and all appropriate ancillary
property tax forms
--- Arrange for filing of court and other documents, such as Deeds
and real estate property tax forms
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)
--- 5+ years of experience working under an attorney or lawyer in a
law firm. preferably managing California probate cases
About Company:
Why join us?
Our core values are based on collaboration, relationships, respect,
effective communication, and always providing the highest quality
of work and advice to our clients. We strive to promote a work
environment where people are welcomed and come into work knowing
that they are supported.
To achieve a collaborative environment, we regularly host team
building activities in and outside the office, and regular full-day
training regarding internal communications to promote transparency
regarding company expectations and to also encourage ongoing
dialogue.
Benefits we offer:
Health, vision, and dental insurance401(k) company matchingPaid
holidaysCasual Friday dress code
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