Legal Assistant - Estate Administration, Estate Planning, and Elder Law
About the role
Join Farr Law Firm, where we’re dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, individuals with special needs, and families navigating complex estate planning and elder law. As a Legal Assistant specializing in Estate Administration, Estate Planning, and Elder Law, you'll be an essential part of a team known for its personalized, client-centered approach. We value your contributions and offer a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally alongside nationally recognized experts in the field. In this full-time role, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your strong communication skills and attention to detail while managing priorities and tasks with efficiency. We value intellectual honesty and a cooperative mindset, inviting you to take initiative and contribute to our team’s success. While we appreciate a sense of humor and genuine appreciation for colleagues and clients, professionalism and client focus remain at the core of our operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys and paralegals in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents related to estate administration, estate planning, and elder law.
- Coordinate and manage client communications, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests.
- Organize and maintain client files, both physical and electronic, to ensure easy access and retrieval of information.
- Schedule and prepare for client meetings, including gathering necessary documents and setting up conference calls or in-person appointments.
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and provide attorneys with relevant information and updates.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency in handling client cases.
- Monitor and track deadlines for legal filings, ensuring all submissions are completed accurately and on time to avoid delays or penalties.
Pay
$40,000 - $60,000 yearly
Schedule
Full-time