Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal will be responsible for the preparation and management of guardianship and conservatorship pleadings for a very active practice. This includes guiding clients in obtaining the appropriate medical documentation, providing service on interested parties, preparing care plan reports, and timely filing pleadings. The role also involves managing annual "rogers renewals" filings and working effectively with various county probate courts. The Paralegal must be well-versed in various probate processes, timing considerations, and other requirements for all such proceedings. Additionally, the Paralegal will support busy special needs practices and assist with matters of adult service advocacy and government benefits advocacy.

The Paralegal must be able to work independently but have the judgment to collaborate with attorneys as needed. Strong organizational, technological, and communication skills are essential. The Paralegal will work collaboratively in a team environment across all offices, sharing significant client contact. The Paralegal must be willing to mentor and be mentored, interact with individuals navigating significant challenges with a loved one, and show compassion.

Other responsibilities include:
- Preparing various probate and estate administration pleadings, including those for guardianship, rogers authority, and conservatorship petitions.
- Communicating with clients, rogers counsel, medical personnel, and court personnel.
- Preparing accountings for both estates and trusts, including identifying, gathering, and valuing assets.
- Reviewing and interpreting wills and trust agreements in collaboration with attorneys to implement and administer the estate and trust process.
- Managing a docket system and tracking deadlines.
- Using reference materials and performing basic research using a variety of resources, although attorneys generally research issues of law.

Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree and paralegal certification (or equivalent) are required.
- Familiarity with procedures of Probate Courts and regulatory agencies is preferred.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office resources (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PDF software, related scanning and production utilities, and document management software.
- Ability to learn and use advanced software programs and new technology, with a desire to seek and attend training to improve skills.
- Good understanding of basic business relationships and client confidentiality principles.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information.