hazen law group
Paralegal (Legal)
The successful candidate will be a team player and must have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and other members of the firm. A good candidate will have excellent organization skills and the ability to pay attention to details and prioritize the workload. We are looking for someone who hopes to make a long-term commitment to be an important part of a growing firm that prides itself on providing every client with a high level of service. We take our work seriously, and are known for providing top-shelf service, accessibility, and a peace of mind to our clients and their loved ones. We strive to remain outstanding at what we do.
Job Duties Include:
Responding to client inquiries via phone and e-mail;
Managing the entire client process, including follow-up with new and existing clients;
Communicating, via phone and e-mail, with clients and their trusted advisors;
Handling case management from inception of file to close of matter (estate planning, estate administration and probate matters)
Assisting with document generation and review;
Assisting with general estate and trust administration (settling probate estates, inheritance tax returns, trust and probate accountings, trust funding, assisting with client inquiries and general paralegal/administrative assistance to attorneys)
Managing a process for documenting follow-ups and closing files
Working independently within deadlines and completing tasks
Required Skills:
Five years or more of recent estate or trust administration paralegal experience OR prior work experience at a legal/financial institution and/or bank.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent listening skills and ability to explain complex concepts to clients
Extreme attention to detail
Work flow management and organization skills. Ability to multitask and work on short-term and long-term projects simultaneously
Team player
Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with Lackner and/or Time Matters is a plus. Ability to learn new programs.
Must have a compassionate, professional presence and down to earth attitude!
Offering competitive salary based on experience and benefits including 401(k) matching.
Submit a resume and cover letter, addressing the reasons why you are a good candidate for the position, along with a salary history and 3 referrals. Submit a PDF of your resume and cover letter to mhazen@hazenlawgroup.com. No phone calls. Attorneys and law students will not be considered for this position. We value confidentiality and will not contact your references until after an interview with your permission.