Paralegal

Marsden Law PC, a boutique Trusts and Estates law firm, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented person to take on a position as a Paralegal for its estate planning, probate, real estate, and Medicaid practice. We have both part-time and full-time positions open.

We are looking for a paralegal who can help people understand the importance of estate planning and navigate the probate court system. We need someone who can manage a real estate closing from start to finish, as well as support our Medicaid caseworker and attorney.

We need a skilled writer and proofreader who can organize your thoughts into writing and focus on the task at hand. We also need someone who understands how to communicate directly with clients and provide outstanding customer service. We want to be known for helping clients come out of an extremely emotional process feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they had a team behind them that really cared and fought for them. We are growing fast, and we need a Paralegal who can hit the ground running.

Salary range listed is for a full-time position only.

$50,000 - $55,000 yearly

• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

• Preparing estate planning documents like wills, living wills, powers of attorney, deeds, and trusts
• Preparing and electronically filing probate court documents
• Assisting attorneys in estate planning and probate cases
• Talking with clients and potential clients to answer their questions and provide reassurance when needed
• Preparing correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and potential clients
• Managing client information and organizing client files
• Handling a real estate closing from start to finish
• Assisting the attorney in the filing and tracking of a MassHealth application

• Talented communicator and writer
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
• Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
• Strong proficiency in CRM systems, particularly Clio
• Superb writing/editing skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail in documents
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated professional demeanor
• Paralegal certificate or degree

Marsden Law is a fast-growing Metro West-based law firm that does things differently. We believe in a coordinated and comprehensive approach to planning. We speak "investments" fluently through our affiliated investment practice.

We are able to solve issues for clients on multiple levels and offer a number of one-stop solutions that come from a wide range of unique options. We are deeply committed, and as a result of our success, we are looking to take client experience to the next level with a number of strategic hires to better serve clients and their families.