Estate Planning Paralegal/Legal Assistant Position Available In Monmouth, New Jersey

Estate Planning Paralegal/Legal Assistant Law Offices of Patrick Accisano LLC Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Estate and Elder Planning //

Estate Planning Paralegal/Legal Assistant Who We Are:

The Law Offices of Patrick Accisano, L.L.C. At The Law Offices of Patrick Accisano, LLC we offer decades of experience and superior legal counsel in estate and elder law at the Jersey Shore. We are a small boutique firm with a team environment committed to making a difference for our clients and their families. We pride ourselves on professionalism, ethical representation, thoroughness and enthusiasm. It is a place where we help people who are uncertain or apprehensive about their future.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate, highly organized and detail-oriented paralegal/legal assistant for our estate planning, probate, and guardianship practice. Prior experience with an estate firm or general practice with familiarity of the preparation of estate plans and the probate process is preferred. It is vital that this person be warm, compassionate, professional and confident. Strong organizational, writing and proofreading skills are a must. This is a full-time, in-person position located at our office in Sea Girt, NJ.

Responsibilities:

Communicate and meet with clients, court and surrogate staff, estate creditors and other required parties as needed Prepare correspondence and legal document drafts Establish client-specific deadlines for administration, probate and estate litigation Prepare and submit probate applications to County Surrogate (preferred) Send notices of probate and other required documents to beneficiaries and creditors Monitor litigation files, including probate and guardianship proceedings Assemble court proceeding submissions with the Superior Court for probate litigation and guardianships Arrange for transfer of assets to beneficiaries Oversee legal administrative assistant in general office management and administration duties The ideal candidate must possess the following skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Zoom and Google Suite (Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Drive) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to email documentation using confidentiality protection Attention to detail and accuracy Familiarity of legal language, principles, and procedures Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/prioritize deadlines Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment Prioritize and maintain confidentiality among client information Have a positive, pleasant attitude and eagerness to learn (Must love dogs!)

Experience Requirements:

2+ years in an estate firm or general practice with equivalent combination of experience & training (required)

Microsoft & Google Suite:

3+ years (required) Benefits include: Health Insurance, SEP-IRA (after 3 years of employment), Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off/Sick Days.

Additional Details:

Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

$55,000

• $65,000 per year (salary commensurate with experience) Monday

• Friday Expected Hours:

  9AM

• 5PM (frequent early-closing on Fridays) No weekends or overtime
• All applicants must be able to commute to Sea Girt office Mon-Fri.
• How to

Apply:

All applications are to be submitted through Indeed. Upload a resume and cover letter in PDF format setting forth your experience and other qualifications. In the cover letter, please explain what makes you a strong candidate for this role. Those who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered for this position. We look forward to adding a new member to our team! The Law Offices of Patrick Accisano, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00

• $65,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person