Receptionist/Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Are you looking for a small team that also provides excellent service? Do you want to make a profound difference in lives of others? Do you have compassion for the elderly and disabled? The Law Practice of Teri A. Pollett-Hinkle, is a small elder law and estate planning law firm providing service to clients in and around Grant County, Indiana . We strive to help and support those who are facing stressful medical and financial situations and need legal help for themselves or their loved ones. We practice elder law/Medicaid planning, estate planning, and estate administration and have an immediate part-time opening for a Paralegal/legal Assistant/Receptionist. Opportunity to grow into a full-time position within 1 year. This is a job where you must have the ability to multi-task effectively, and work compassionately with clients under great emotional stress and often times limited or diminished cognitive abilities. This position is a big part of the clients experience at the firm. You will be the first person our clients speaks with when setting an appointment and when arriving for their appointment. The position is a crucial part of the firm. Strong analytical and math skills, as well as great attention to detail are required.

Experience required:

A strong preference for someone who has at least 2 -3 years in estate planning, trust administration and/or elder law. Paralegal certificate, B.S. or other 4 year degree preferred but not required. Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phones and scheduling client appointments
• Drafting estate planning documents, including deeds
• Preparing Petitions for Probate and Guardianship Administrations
• Witnessing and notarizing documents
• Working directly with clients to gather/request information
• Preparing Probate Inventories and Accountings
• E-filing Documents
• Assist Attorney with preparing Medicaid applications
• Follow-up directly with clients to gather supporting documentation
• Organize, review, and analyze financial statements If you feel the above description describes you and you have the experience to back it up, please apply and tell us why you're "The One" we should hire next.

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Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Free parking Opportunities for advancement

Work Location:

In person