Paralegal - Real Estate & Estate Planning
hace 10 días
Poughkeepsie
Job Description Paralegal – Real Estate & Estate Planning We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide paraprofessional support to attorneys within our Residential and Commercial Real Estate practice, with additional exposure to Estate Planning matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and exercises sound judgment while supporting attorneys with complex legal work. Position Details • Job Type: Full-Time, • Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm or Direct Hire, • Pay Range: $55,000–$60,000 annually, • Work Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (in person)Paralegal Responsibilities, • Provide direct support to attorneys by preparing, drafting, and assembling legal documents, contracts, pleadings, correspondence, ordinances, and resolutions for review, • Assist with residential and commercial real estate files, including document review and file preparation, • Conduct legal research and compose correspondence under attorney supervision, • Examine legal instruments to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with court rules, laws, and office procedures, • Manage and organize case files to ensure documentation is current and properly maintained, • Interview clients and gather relevant information professionally and discreetly, • Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and the public while maintaining excellent phone etiquette, • Prepare exhibits and documentation for court proceedings, • Perform general administrative and legal support duties as neededQualifications & Skills, • Associate Degree in Legal Assistant Studies or a Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate from a recognized institution, • 5–7 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, • Prior experience in Estate Planning required; Real Estate experience strongly preferred, • Working knowledge of court systems, court rules, legal terminology, and legal research methods, • Proficiency with legal software, computer systems, and document management tools, • Strong written communication, proofreading, and organizational skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment, • Professional, courteous communication skills when interacting with clients, staff, and the publicBenefits, • 401(k), • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance #ZR #Admin2025 Company DescriptionEthan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley. Whether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.\r\n\r\nWhether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!