Paralegal/Legal Assistant

$40,000 - $60,000/Yr

Baker Law Group P.C - Hingham, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hingham, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

South Shore based law practice seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to join our estate and elder law firm. The successful candidate will support and assist our estate and elder law attorneys in meeting our client's goals. This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual to gain knowledge, experience, and skills related to the legal, administrative, and business activities of a trusts, estates and elder law practice. We offer a collegial environment where our employees are recognized and appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative aspects of client matters, including contact information, filing and destroying older files as needed.
• Schedule meetings.
• Draft, finalize and mail correspondence to clients and courts.
• File management and organization.
• Contact clients, courts, MassHealth, and Registries of Deeds as needed.
• Research and prepare deeds, and other documents for recording with the registry of deeds.
• Copy, scan and assemble executed estate planning documents for presentation to clients.
• Assemble MassHealth/Medicaid Applications.
• Assist in probate administration.
• Manage schedules for office conferences, court appointments, and telephone conferences.
• Work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm.
• Attend trainings as needed for professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Desire to learn with an interest in working in a law firm.
• Proficient in use of computers, specifically Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new legal software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to take initiative and complete multiple projects based on priority.
• Ability to take direction and have a flexible attitude with respect to work assignments.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan