We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The successful candidate for this position will have a strong work ethic, passion for excellent client service, and desire to continuously improve efficiency. The successful candidate will also have a positive attitude, personal or professional experience surrounding the needs of the elderly and disabled and be a team player. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.
- Drafting, editing and finalizing estate planning documents (Last Will and Testaments, Trusts, and Pleadings)
- Preparation of deeds and other transfer documents
- Preparation of trust, probate, and guardianship accountings
- Client meetings and signings
- Ability to meet billable goals
- At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
- Excellent work ethic
- Organized time and file management
- Ability to prioritize, calendar, monitor, and meet all deadlines
- Excellent writing, grammar, and proofing skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience in tracking billable hours
- Experience drafting, editing, and finalizing estate planning documents, including, but not limited to, Last Will and Testaments Trusts, and Pleadings
- Experience in preparation of deeds and other transfer documents
- Experience in preparation of trust, probate, and guardianship accountings
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal rules
- Experience in Medicaid/VA a plus
- Experience with new WA State Guardianship law preferred
- Experience with filing in Superior Court (including e-filing in Pierce and King Counties)
- Notary preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Team player, professional, with pleasant, positive demeanor; and
- Ready to hit the ground running
- Must be willing to undergo a background check
The Law Offices of Beth McDaniel, PLLC provides legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Probates, Guardianship, and Elder Law. We are a small law firm that aims to provide personalized services to meet the needs of a diverse group of clientele. We are passionate about health, longevity, mindset, honoring intentions, and peace of mind. We work hard as a team while recognizing there is more to life than practicing law.
