Legal Staff Paralegal in Manchester, NH

Law Firm

Manchester, NH

Legal Staff Paralegal in Manchester, NH

Legal Staff

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# Job Title: Estate Planning and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal ## Law Firm in Manchester, NH is Seeking an Estate Planning and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal A small, team-based law firm in Manchester, NH is looking for a full-time Estate Planning and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a busy solo-attorney. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of NH probate and estate planning experience, and Massachusetts experience is a plus. Excellent computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite and electronic filing fluency are required. ## Job Description The Estate Planning and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: * Preparing probate filings, estate and trust accounts, document and motion preparation, estate and trust funding documents * Meeting and communicating with clients and their advisors * Guiding clients through the step-by-step management of estate and trust assets * Managing guardianship and conservatorship proceedings * Maintaining client files * Preparing materials for client meetings * Managing deadlines * Performing research * Electronic filings * Attending to client needs and concerns * Other tasks as assigned ## Qualifications The successful candidate should have: * Strong client communication and active listening skills * Professional and friendly demeanor * Strong understanding of probate process * Strong planning and organizational skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work efficiently while using good judgment * Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment * Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency * Ability to work independently as well as closely with the team ## Benefits The Estate Planning and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal will receive the following benefits: * Salary: $24 - $28 an hour * Free parking * Paid time off ## Schedule The Estate Planning and Probate Legal Assistant/Paralegal will work a full-time 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday. No travel is required. ## To Apply To be considered, please submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME.

3-5 years of NH probate and estate planning experience, Massachusetts experience a plus, Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Electronic Filing Fluency