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Legal Assistant Paralegal
The candidate will be able to hit the ground running in preparing probate and trust accountings, as well as various probate documents (petition for probate, petition for conservatorship, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will be capable of drafting deeds, affidavits, declarations, and other legal documents. All drafting services will be under the supervision of two attorneys. The candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with numerous deadlines and work obligations. Additional duties will be providing administrative support, including client contact, managing deadlines, and coordinating with our existing administrator. Prepare trust and probate accountings. Prepare litigation and probate legal documents under the supervision of attorneys (motions, discovery, pleadings, judicial counsel forms). Prepare estate planning documents under the supervision of attorneys (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives). Manage deadlines and case flow for a team of two attorneys. Assist as necessary with administrative duties, including entries into client relationship management software, scanning documents, scheduling appointments, drafting letters, and managing files. Work in-person at our downtown Menlo Park office during all business hours five days per week (remote work is not an option except in the case of working on overflow assignments outside of normal business hours). Occasionally be available for additional duties outside of normal business hours in case of mediation or trial. Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification (NALA Certification, preferred specialty in Estates & Trusts and/or Litigation), or equivalent experience are required. Familiarity with Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher) are required. Preferrably, familiarity with Wealthdocx Online, Rocketmatter, or equivalent drafting or CRM software are required. Experience in legal assistance are required. Strong communication skills, written and oral are required.

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