Baker Law Group, P.C.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Full Time • Hingham
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Benefits/Perks
- Retirement plan
- 12 days of paid time off, in addition to holidays
South Shore based law practice seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to join our estate and elder law firm. The successful candidate will support and assist our estate and elder law attorneys in meeting our client’s goals. This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual to gain knowledge, experience, and skills related to the legal, administrative, and business activities of a trusts, estates and elder law practice. We offer a collegial environment where our employees are recognized and appreciated.
Responsibilities of the Position
- Assemble, copy, and scan estate planning documents (trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, and health care proxies) for presentation to clients.
- Manage administrative aspects of client matters, including contact information, filing and destroying older files as needed.
- Assist in estate and probate administration.
- Research and prepare deeds, and other documents for recording with the registry of deeds.
- Assemble MassHealth/Medicaid Applications for seniors.
- Assist in probate and estate administration.
- Schedule meetings.
- Draft, finalize and mail correspondence to clients and courts.
- File management and organization.
- Contact clients, courts, MassHealth, and Registries of Deeds as needed.
- Research and prepare deeds, and other documents for recording with the registry of deeds.
- Manage schedules for office conferences, court appointments, and telephone conferences.
- Working cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm.
- Attend trainings as needed for professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Desire to learn with an interest in working in a law firm.
- Proficient in use of computers, specifically Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new legal software
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to take initiative and complete multiple projects based on priority.
- Ability to take direction and have a flexible attitude with respect to work assignments.
Compensation:
- Compensation program commensurate with experience.
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
At Baker Law Group P.C. we enjoy helping families, individuals, and businesses with planning for the future. That includes navigating through with the complex maze of probate law, tax law, and Medicaid rules.
You will find that we listen carefully to understand your goals and then create the right plan and options designed for you.
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Flexible Schedule
Working in the legal field can allow you to have a great work/life balance. Whether you are working in a small law office or a large firm, the legal profession offers flexible schedules and great office culture.
Job Security
Many Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys advise clients regarding the probate process (legal process when someone dies) and taxes. As Benjamin Franklin said, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”
Rewarding Work
The practice of Elder and Special Needs law focuses on building personal relationships and helping clients obtain benefits that will help them lead better lives. These practice areas also help individuals and families plan for the future, which can make some of life’s most challenging times a little more straightforward.