Legal Assistant - Paralegal
8 days ago
Tempe
Job Description Elder Law of Arizona is a small law firm dedicated to protecting the aging and the disabled and helping families pay their care. We focus on long term care (ALTCS/VA) planning, special needs trusts, guardianships/conservatorships, estate planning/administration and probate cases. We are seeking a full-time paralegal/legal assistant to join our team. No agency inquiries or phone calls; Please and Thank You. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our close-knit team. Experience with estate planning, probate and/or ALTCS would be beneficial, but is not required. Why Work With Us? • Do enjoy helping the helpless, and giving hope to the hopeless?, • Make an Impact: Help families navigate life’s most challenging moments—from the loss of a loved one to the complexities of long-term care and estate planning., • Career Growth: We offer several advancement paths and promotional opportunities., • Supportive Team: We succeed together. When our team thrives, our clients thrive., • No Big Firm Drama: Say goodbye to politics, gossip and unrealistic billable hour requirements. Key Responsibilities • Client Intake & Reception: All legal assistants share intake and reception duties., • Attorney Support: Assist with case preparation and management., • Case Management: Maintain files, calendars, deadlines, and ensure timely filings., • Research: Investigate property records, analyze financial documents, and review estate plans., • Document Preparation: Draft petitions, motions, proposed orders, and probate pleadings., • Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact, keeping clients informed and supported., • ALTCS Applications: Prepare and manage applications, analyze financials, and respond to requests., • Administrative Tasks: Scheduling, billing, and maintaining case management systems, and keeping attorneys on time and on track. Preferred Qualifications • 2+ years as a legal assistant, paralegal or legal secretary., • Paralegal certificate or associate degree is a plus, but nothing beats experience., • Experience with Clio case management software., • At least 2 years in a professional office setting, one of which should have been a law office, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to speak with professionals and clients., • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and know when to ask for help., • Compassion and patience when working with elderly or disabled clients., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Must have the ability to consistently produce error free written work, including correspondence, pleadings, and internal documents, including exceptional English grammar and proofreading skills., • Starting at $28 per hour, but may be more, depending on experience;, • Health, vision, and dental insurance;, • Paid sick leave and vacation;, • 401(k);, • Private office;, • Covered parking;, • Strong training program,, • Opportunities for advancement, • Full-time, Monday–Friday Submit your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must: ✅ State you are NOT a whiner; ✅ Include a smiley face ;) ✅ List your favorite color; ✅ Explain why you are interested in this position ✅ Explain why you’re the perfect fit for our team; ✅ Identify at least* three typos in this position description; *No one has ever caught them all—Who says work can’t be fun? No agency inquiries or phone calls; Please and Thank You. Job Type: Full-time, in-person. Sorry, no remote potential. Work Location: Just south of the intersection of Broadway and McClintock, in Tempe, Arizona. Company DescriptionAt Elder Law of Arizona our motto is "Helping you, help those who cannot help themselves." We are a small law firm dedicated to protecting the aging and the disabled and helping families pay their care. We focus on long term care planning, special needs trusts, guardianships/conservatorships, estate planning/administration and probate cases.At Elder Law of Arizona our motto is "Helping you, help those who cannot help themselves." We are a small law firm dedicated to protecting the aging and the disabled and helping families pay their care. We focus on long term care planning, special needs trusts, guardianships/conservatorships, estate planning/administration and probate cases.