Legal Assistant/Paralegal Newton, NC Full-time Full-time Amber R. Mueggenburg, PLLC is seeking a versatile, detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our growing practice by handling estate administration, estate planning, real estate and general legal matters. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

Estate Planning and Administration:

Drafting estate planning documents and preparing estate administration filings

Real Estate:

Coordinating real estate closings, drafting real estate documents, and communicating with lenders, realtors and clients

General Legal Matters:

Managing firm calendars, drafting general legal correspondence, maintaining client files, answering phones, and greeting clients

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience:

Experience in estate administration, estate planning and/or real estate is not required, but is preferred. Candidates with a work and/or educational background in accounting, finance, office administration or general law are also highly encouraged to apply

Communication:

Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, courts and other associates

Work Ethic:

Extreme attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure

Professionalism:

Punctual, reliable, responsible, and ethical

Technology:

Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs, such as Word and Excel Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Legal/Paralegal:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person