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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$71,187 / year median in Connecticut
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Paralegal The Law Office of Kathleen D. Hayes, LLC - 5.0 Glastonbury, CT Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Writing skills Client rapport building Filing Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Organizational skills Full Job Description The Law Office of Kathleen D. Hayes is a Glastonbury law firm dedicated to serving clients in the areas of special needs planning, estate planning, and elder law. The firm is seeking a personable, driven and collaborative individual to join the team as a full-time paralegal. In this role, the applicant will draft estate planning documents; prepare Medicaid applications; and prepare and file probate documentation. The applicant must possess strong organizational skills and an impeccable attention to detail. Additionally, the applicant must be able to manage client communications and work diligently and independently. The Firm is committed to creating lasting client relationships based on kindness, patience, positivity, and respect. The selected candidate will exude these characteristics. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
Position:
Paralegal Compensation:
$20.00 to $30.00 / hour, commensurate with experience Draft estate planning documents, including but not limited to Power of Attorneys, Advance Directives, Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, and Special Needs Trusts Manage client files and communications Prepare and submit Medicaid applications for community-based programs and long term care services and supports Prepare financial reports for conservatorships, trusts, and decedents' estates Prepare and submit petitions to Probate Court Prepare and submit documentation for decedents' estates
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an estate planning paralegal Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification Impeccable attention to detail Collaborative and team-oriented Demonstrated proficiency in professional writing Excellent telephone etiquette Strong communication skills Ability to prioritize tasks and to multi-task Team-oriented Compassionate Patient Kind Respectful Positive attitude
Work Location:
Glastonbury office Remote work is not available for this position
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The Law Office of Kathleen D. Hayes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Microsoft Office:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person