Paralegal

Company: KeyStaff Inc. - KeyStaff Inc
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

KeyStaff is looking to hire a part-time paralegal for a Estate Planning firm located out of Frisco, TX!
The main purpose for the Estate Paralegal is to provide support to probate attorneys by working with clients who need legal services regarding wills, estate planning, and estate taxes.
Schedule: -10 to 20 hours per week, hours are flexible
Compensation: -$20.00 to $25.00 per hour/weekly pay (depends on experience)
Temp to Hire based on performance after 90 days
Daily Responsibiltes:

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• Proactively look for, suggest, and participate in ways to improve professional knowledge and job performance as well as the quality and efficiency of the firm's production, systems, and processes
  
• Draft estate and asset protection planning documents, under the supervision of an attorney, including (but not limited to) Last Wills and Testaments, Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, General Durable Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians, and Declarations of Guardian
  
• Classify clients' assets, coordinate the transfers of real property and non-qualified accounts into legal entities, and assist with the modification of designated beneficiaries for qualified accounts, life insurance, and annuities
  
• Speak directly with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to provide updates, collect information, and provide the feedback necessary to complete assigned cases and projects according to specified deadlines
  
• Schedule signings and hearings, and communicate with attorneys and clients, regarding the progress of their estate planning and court cases
  
• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date and manage client documents
  
  Qualifications/Requirements:
  
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  • 3-5 years of Paralegal experience
    
  • 1-3 years of estate planning experience
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    
  • Professional demeanor
    
  • Certified Notary is a plus
    
  • Must have bachelor's degree or higher
    
    KeyStaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Keystaff, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age and disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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