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About Us: Piede Law Firm is a boutique elder law firm dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized legal services to our clients. We focus on estate planning, medicaid planning, asset protection and probate matters, ensuring that our clients and their families are well-supported during life's most challenging times. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Position Overview: This position is a full-time or part-time role, with hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday—no nights or weekends. As a legal assistant/paralegal at Piede Law Firm, you will play a crucial role in the firm, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service from the moment they walk through our doors. Providing each client with an attentive, courteous, and warm welcome is essential to their experience and reflects our commitment to excellent client care. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents related to elder law. Manage and organize client files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and properly maintained. Conduct legal research and gather information relevant to cases. Communicate with clients, providing updates on their cases and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Coordinate with external parties such as financial institutions and government agencies to obtain required documentation. Support the attorney with administrative tasks as needed. Qualifications: Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Compassionate and patient demeanor when dealing with elderly clients and their families.