Legal Assistant (Chico)

Legal Assistant (Chico)

22 Jun 2024
California, Chico 00000 Chico USA

Legal Assistant (Chico)

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our premier Estate Planning, Trust/Probate Administration and Elder Law Firm. The Legal Assistant will work together with our existing team of 3 Attorneys and 6 professional staff to provide outstanding services to the firm's expanding base of clients throughout California.

This position demands a responsible and organized professional to support the Attorneys and Legal Assistants in an administrative fashion. We are extremely service oriented and pride ourselves on helping our multi-generational clients. This position is demanding and fast-paced, yet extremely rewarding.

The ideal candidate must be customer service driven and have extreme attention to detail. Excellent time management and computer skills are required to excel in this position. Experience in Time Matters or other practice/business management software is a plus. Notary Public is a plus. Experience in Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and Estates Administration is desired, however, experience with Real Property Transfers in financial institutions, or with Tax may be substituted.

Please submit your Resume and Cover letter in MS Word or PDF only, with justified margins. In the "Subject" section of the email type "Your Name Legal Assistant." Any applicants who do not follow these specific instructions will not be considered.

Competitive benefits after successful completion of 90 day probationary period and compensation package commensurate with experience.

DESIRED SKILL-SET AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to work closely with clients in a patient and compassionate manner

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills on the phone as well as in person

Detail oriented and organized, ability to manage own caseload and meet deadlines

Ability to gather, organize and analyze asset information

Prepare deeds and supporting documents, affidavits and asset transfer documents

Marshal Estate Planning matters from intake though funding

Ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently

Excellent oral communication, interpersonal, written communication and time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy

Ability to provide clerical and administrative support and other duties as required

College degree desired, but relevant experience will be considered

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to independently manage workload in a timely manner, track deadlines

Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, with ability and willingness to learn technology quickly

Knowledge of our software Time Matters is desired

Strong attention to detail with 100% accuracy

Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline driven environment

High degree of integrity, discretion and confidentiality

Neat and professional appearance

Notary Public or Ability to Obtain

Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, financial institutions, government agencies, attorneys & fellow team members.

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