Trusts & Estates Paralegal/Legal Assistant

In person part-time paralegal/legal assistant for a small Newark law office. Remote work is not available. No evenings, weekends, holidays, or Fridays required. Previous legal experience preferred (estate planning or probate/trust administration experience a plus). Candidates must be pleasant, patient, reliable, personable, professional, comfortable working with the public, motivated, a quick learner, and able to work independently.

The Paralegal will work with attorney in preparing estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives, and documents needed to fund trusts such as deeds and assignments. Works with clients to understand their intentions as to their assets, gather information regarding assets and debts, coordinates beneficiary designations and works with financial institutions to update beneficiaries and reflect title to accounts to meet the client’s intentions.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves information gathered to coordinate assets.
• Familiar with legal document management systems.
• Assists attorneys with client meetings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required skills and abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgement.
• Self-starter that works well in a small group or independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Compensation based on experience and credentials. If interested please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person