Legal Staff Paralegal in Little Rock, AR

Law Firm

Little Rock, AR

Legal Staff Paralegal in Little Rock, AR

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Law, Commercial Real Estate, and Estate Planning/Administration Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Corporate Law, Commercial Real Estate, and Estate Planning/Administration Paralegal at the law firm is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services to clients. The essential duties include:

- Drafting estate and probate documents and monitoring probate administration.
- Assisting in preparing entity formation and transactional documents.
- Maintaining and reviewing daily calendars, proactively managing deadlines and projects, and scheduling appointments.
- Assisting in the preparation of probate pleadings, estate planning documents, and transactional documents.
- Facilitating closings, client, and interoffice meetings.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in both paper and electronic filing systems.
- Conducting electronic court filings.
- Communicating with clients via telephone, mail, and email.
- Assisting attorneys with various tasks as needed, emphasizing teamwork.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all client and office information.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the equivalent of a high school education. Additionally, candidates must have at least two years of relevant legal experience gained in a law firm setting. Resumes lacking this experience will not be considered.

Required Skills:
Candidates must possess significant attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, along with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe, are essential. The ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is crucial. The paralegal must be capable of working and assessing priorities independently without direct oversight or redirection by the supervising attorney.

Desired Skills:
While not mandatory, experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource software (Estate and Gift Tax) and Juris time and billing software is desirable.

Salary Information:
The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
The law firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Company-paid health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Flexible spending account

Schedule:
This is a full-time, in-person position with a Monday to Friday schedule.

In summary, the Corporate Law, Commercial Real Estate, and Estate Planning/Administration Paralegal role at the law firm offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on confidentiality, organization, and client communication. The position requires a blend of education, experience, and skills to effectively support attorneys in delivering exceptional legal services. The law firm provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of its employees.