Job Description

There are multiple attorneys at the law firm that hire and work independently. Candidates that have interviewed for previous positions at the firm are able to apply*

Estate Planning, Probate, and Business Paralegal Coordinator

The Estate Planning Paralegal Coordinator supports the legal team with client engagement and communications, document preparation and management, workflow management, calendar administration and office conference management in the practice area of estate planning, and administrative support. The ideal candidate is self-motivated to work independently and collaborates well with others in a fast-paced team environment. A positive attitude with the desire to strive for excellence is a must.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Drafting a broad range of documents such as client engagement letters, deeds, probate court petitions, Wills, Trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives.

• Reviewing completed documents thoroughly to check for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.

• Preparing documents for review, implementing revisions to drafts, identifying and tracking outstanding documents, preparing cases for write-up, and finalizing documents for client signing are among the key document management responsibilities.

• Offer administrative support to the firm and its attorneys.

• Establishing and maintaining calendar and deadline reminder systems, ensuring that attorneys and team members are kept up to date and are appropriately reminded of scheduling matters. Anticipates needs of assigned attorneys and team members.

• Interfacing with clients to ensure all client needs and questions are responded to in a timely and comprehensive manner. This includes, but is not limited to, following up on proposals for new services, providing direction in preparation for meetings, administering drafts of legal documents, and drafting emails.

• Working closely with the legal team on day-to-day activities, including general administrative support, as required by legal and business needs.

• Supporting basic accounting needs such as writing checks and tracking outstanding payments

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree, paralegal certificate or related field of study; or equivalent work experience.

• Two or more years of paralegal experience.

• Extreme attention to detail and organization; able to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong time management and prioritizing skills with the ability to meet assigned project deadlines.

• Exhibits a “results oriented” approach to tasks, assignments and responsibilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize effectively and be flexible.

• Exceptional phone etiquette with professional demeanor.

• Ability to follow instructions with the desire to learn and be coached.

• Experience with Practice Panther, Microsoft Word, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Calendar.

Compensation: deAndrade Mangieri LLC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Benefits include: health insurance, 401(k) with matching contribution, paid parking and paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal days.

About the Company:

deAndrade Mangieri LLC is a fast-growing law firm that excels in estate planning, probate and trust administration, asset protection and corporate counsel. We put our client experience above all else. As such, we seek team members that are passionate about exceeding client expectations at every touch point. If you are passionate about striving for excellence and challenging yourself, we provide an environment to foster your growth and development