Legal Assistant/Paralegal Estate Planning

VARNER & BRANDT LLP

Ontario, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Estate Planning, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Research Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Ontario, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

An exciting opportunity is available in our Ontario, California office for an experienced legal assistant/paralegal with comprehensive estate planning knowledge and top-notch technical, communication and administrative skills. This position requires excellent technical, administrative, communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work well independently and with others in a team oriented office environment.  Only candidates with a minimum of 3 years of recent law firm experience will be considered. 


Responsibilities:


  • Assist attorneys with their daily activities
  • Conduct research
  • Assist with the drafting and reviewing of estate planning documents
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Record and store client information
Qualifications:


  • Must be an experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal well versed in estate planning with 3+ years of experience
  • Must have a stable background, preferably with small to mid-size law firms
  • Familiarity with document management
  • Familiarity with legal research
  • Accounting knowledge is a plus
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess strong attention to detail and deadlines and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  •  A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and document management systems strongly preferred.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience along with performance bonuses (Pay Range: $24–$40 per hour based on experience). Great benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, paid parking, paid time off, life balanced priority in a great working environment.

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