Paralegal

Dartmouth law firm seeking the services of a professional paralegal familiar with probate, real estate and estate planning matters. Ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in these fields. Position reports to the owner of the firm as well as one other attorney.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Document preparation for probate court filings
• Document preparation for estate plans
• Document preparation for trust administration and estate tax returns
• Organizing files and preparing for real estate closings
• Electronic filing of documents with courts and Registries of Deeds
• Maintaining files for correspondence and bill of clients
• Client and professional contact and communication

The candidate must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Must also have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact efficiently and professionally with clients and colleagues in person, by phone and by electronic means
• A cooperative and positive manner and be will to work well with others and assume other responsibilities as they arise in the office

Associate’s degree preferred, but not required.

Licenses or educational achievement in the probate, real estate and estate planning fields a plus.

This is a full-time position.

Please send a cover letter with resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person