Estate Planning Paralegal
Company: Douglass & Runger
Location: Memphis
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please read
all the way to the end of the posting and follow the instructions
explicitly. Applications that do not follow all instructions will
not be considered.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant who can help the
busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist our probate
and family law clients. You'll be responsible for drafting legal
documents, meeting with clients, answering phone calls and emails,
arranging meetings, and ensuring our legal team is aware of
upcoming deadlines. You'll also perform any other tasks as needed
to ensure our firm is operating efficiently.
Prepare a cover letter with no more than two paragraphs and a
closing sentence. In the first paragraph, explain what you believe
are the 3 most important qualities needed in someone who works with
(1) family law clients or (2) probate law clients (You can pick
whatever practice area client you would like) and why you believe
they are the most important qualities needed for someone who works
with those particular type clients. In the second paragraph,
explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing
sentence, please write, "I have read the instructions contained in
the job posting and have followed the instructions."
Responsibilities:
Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as
responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing
attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about
upcoming deadlines
Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time
records with assistance from the accounting department
Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including
pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs
for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary
Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for
the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors
for events
Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of
attorneys and paralegals
Qualifications:
Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate's degree
is a plus
Applicants must have excellent communication skills and
organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet
deadlines with quick turnaround times
At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting
performing administrative tasks
About Company:
Douglass & Runger is a growing, small law firm servicing clients
primarily in the areas of family law, probate law, and estate
planning. We help our family law clients navigate the divorce
process by protecting the things most important to them: the
well-being of their minor children and their personal assets, and
we provide our probate clients peace of mind after the death of a
loved one by navigating them through the probate process. We
maintain a family-like environment for not only our clients but
also our attorneys and staff and are protective of our in-office
culture. We provide our clients the security of knowing that they
have a law firm that will support them through difficult life
obstacles they face no matter what!
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