Paralegal (Entry Level to Senior)
12 hours ago
Jamaica, Queens
Are you looking to start or advance your career in the Legal Industry? Do you want more control over your time and schedule? Would you like to make a real difference in your client's lives, doing work that leaves everyone happy at the end, with clients and families expressing appreciation and gratitude? How about a salary that matches your status as a Legal Professional? We are a Black, Female owned Law Firm, seeking to fill multiple positions from receptionist to office administration to paralegal. We are willing to train the right ambitious person that wants to grow with the firm. What We Offer - $20 to $50 per hour as a non-exclusive, part-time paralegal (1099) - Extensive training and support - The opportunity to learn more about Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate - Full-time employment based on performance What We Are Looking For - A paralegal in NY that takes pride in superior results for their clients, the firm, and their own lives/career - Experience in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and/or Probate – or an interest in learning Estate Planning, Elder Law, and/or Probate - You must be able to come into our office, at mutually agreed upon times, for training and staff meetings - Someone with a happy, outgoing demeanor – or curmudgeon with a good game-face – that can put anxious clients at ease. - Curious, self-starter Educational/Experience Requirements - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential - Ability to make a strong professional impression on the telephone and in-person - Proficiency in Microsoft Word - Strong professional judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills - Ability to communicate professionally to internal and external clients - Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic - Ability to work independently and multi-task required - Excellent time management skills Your Responsibilities - Track multiple matters from beginning to end, including last action completed, next action to do, and highlight any matters that have stalled. - Prepare/draft court documents for Probate/Administration matters - Submit documents to the court electronically - Identify and collect missing information from clients, and instructions from court clerks - Design and/or draft Wills, Trusts, and other Estate Planning documents - Attend in-person client meetings at our office
