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Estate Planning - Probate Paralegal

Estate Planning - Probate Paralegal

Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLCRenton, WA, US
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We’re seeking a skilled and experienced (a MINIMUM of 2 years experience) 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.

Compensation : 62,000 - $67,000

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, deeds, estate planning 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

    • About Company

    We are a well-established Renton, Washington law firm. The firm has been dedicated to assisting families and individuals in the areas of probate, guardianships, estate planning, trust administration, special needs planning / administration, and elder law. Our goal is to provide clients with excellent legal services. We aspire for clients to have peace of mind, feel well-informed, and be respected.

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    Estate Planning - Probate Paralegal • Renton, WA, US