Provide support to solo elder law attorney, two paralegals and intake coordinator, learning estate planning, government benefits, probate administration and guardianship practice area, 30-40 hours per week on a set schedule, in-office only (no work from home opportunities). For a working parent or caregiver, early leave time can be accommodated in the regular schedule.
Personal Skills Requirements:
· Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances- empathy required.
· Instinct for family dynamics.
· Professional appearance and demeanor.
Professional Skills Requirements:
· At least one year in a law office required.
· Experience with Microsoft Office and online case management programs.
· Excellent multi-phone and organizational skills.
· Prefer experience with an electronic case management system, such as MyCase or Clio.
Primary Job Duties and Key Skills:
· Primary point of contact between potential and current clients. Answer multi-line phone system, take messages.
· Provide administrative support, enter data, and perform tasks on various client files as assigned by senior paralegals and attorney.
· Draft letters, legal forms, and documents.
· Collect information from clients for various case types, as assigned.
· Administrative work, including opening and closing files, manage client workflows, ordering supplies, managing calendar, scanning documents, and e-filing.
· Other tasks, as assigned. Must be a team player.
· Must be a notary or become a notary within two months of hire.
Job Type: Full-time, 25-40 per week, in-office (no work from home opportunities).
Benefits: Health insurance reimbursement (HSA-QRE program), SIMPLE Plan retirement with employer matching contribution, eight holiday days, early close on Fridays, vacation time accrues after one year of employment.
Required experience: NO LESS THAN one year in a law office. Please do not apply if you have not worked in a law firm of any size and met the one-year requirement.
Required education: Associates Degree.
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Ability to Relocate:
- St. Louis, MO 63117: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person