Probate Paralegal

Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLC • Renton, WA, US

23 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

We're seeking a skilled and experienced (a MINIMUM of 2 years experience) probate paralegal to support our growing legal team. We work hard as a team while recognizing that there is more to life than practicing law. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. No phone calls, please. We are currently not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters for this position.

Responsibilities

Applicant must have exceptional attention to detail, be a self-starter, and excel in :
Strong writing and grammar skills
Multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments
File management (organization, maintaining status)
Monitoring calendar (timeline and deadlines)
Effectively using time, tracking billable hours
Drafting, editing, and finalizing correspondence, documents, and pleadings
Reconciling accounting information provided by probate clients
Maintaining good communication with clients
Completing court filings, county recordings, scheduling hearings, and providing notice to other parties

Qualifications

The following are requirements :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)

Understanding of the structure and purpose of court pleadings and relevant documents, as well as knowledge of how to locate local, state, and federal rules governing those documents

At least two years of experience working in a capacity as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary (general law office experience is not sufficient; Paralegal Certificate preferred)

Experience with filing in superior court (including e-filing in Pierce and King Counties)

Working knowledge of practice management software, including tracking time, is a must

Trust Administration experience is a plus

Compensation

Compensation : $62,000 - $68,000 per year

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Probate Paralegal • Renton, WA, US