Legal Assistant

Nature of Job:

Provides attorneys with support in serving clients and their legal needs. Practice areas of law include Business Planning/ Formation/Transactions, Trust/Estate Planning, Estate Administration/Probate, Trust Administration, Guardianship, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Transactions, and Planned Giving. Position includes drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, summons, and affidavits. A high level of independent judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills are required. Integrity, follow through and confidentiality are important personal characteristics.

Examples of Work

• Prepare start-up documents for new business Clients as well as handle existing clients’ needs
• Assist in filing business organizational documents with Secretary of State
• Prepare Company Kits (stock certificates, minutes, registers)
• Assist attorney in trial preparation by drafting discovery documents, Inventories of Assets and Liabilities, helping with pre-trial exhibits and meeting with Clients to review discovery
• Assist attorneys with contracts and leases for real estate transactions
• Coordinate with various pro-bono organizations that the firm serves
• Act as liaison with clients in various practice areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Abilities

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Previous legal experience a plus. Requires knowledge of legal practices and procedures; ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently; knowledge of the principles and practices of office management; ability to analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions, plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of other personnel; demonstrate ability to use advanced techniques in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; and the ability to communicate effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Special Requirements

May need to take typing test. Experience with tax law is a plus.

The Examples of Work are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties assigned to this position.

This position description is subject to change, reflecting requirements of the clients and the firm as well as capabilities of the incumbent.

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