Probate, Trust and Estate Planning Paralegal

Full-time elder law paralegal for solo elder law attorney in our Maplewood location.
Professional Skills Requirements: * Two years of law firm experience REQUIRED.
* MUST HAVE background in at least one of the following: probate (guardianships, conservatorship settlements, decedent estates); estate planning; or, trust administration.
* Must have solid grammar and letter-writing skills.
* Experience with an electronic case management system, such as MyCase, Clio or Time Matters preferred.
* Must type at least 50 WPM.
(Typing and grammar test required before hire.
) Personal Skills Requirements: * Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances- empathy required.
* Instinct for family dynamics.
* Professional appearance and demeanor.
* Exceptional customer service and critical thinking skills; a strong attention to detail; and a results-oriented mentality.
Primary Job Duties: * Manage maintenance and timelines of probate, guardianship/conservatorship files, trust administration files, and other file types as assigned.
* Supervise estate planning administrator to review draft estate planning documents for accuracy.
* Answer phones as a back-up to other support staff.
* Draft and edit correspondence and legal documents.
* Manage workflow of cases: deadlines, managing calendar of deadlines, events and court dates related to the cases.
* Work directly with clients and assist in answering questions related to their cases.
* Assist with developing firm documents (templates) and checklists.
* Although basic administrative duties is not the focus of this position, this is a small firm that requires all employees to be team players and assist, as needed.
Must be willing to answer phones and complete office administration functions.
Job Type: Full-time but part-time for an experienced elder law paralegal would be considered.
Work at home will NOT be considered.
Benefits: QSEHRA plan includes flat reimbursement tax-deductible amount for health/dental insurance, SIMPLE (retirement) plan with employer matching, at least six paid holidays (closing for additional days with pay at owner’s whim), close early on Fridays (3 pm), and paid vacation after one year.
Required experience: No response will be made to candidates with LESS THAN two years in a law office and at least ONE YEAR of one of the above-mentioned practice areas.
Do not apply if you have not worked in a _law firm of any size _and met the two-year requirement.
Associated work, such as working for a state agency or having familiarity with legal documents, will not be considered an equivalent.
Required education: Associate/Bachelor's Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Free parking * Health insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Referral program * Travel reimbursement Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * No travel Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * law firm: 2 years (Required) * Paralegal: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person