Job Title
Legal Assistant
Company
Victorium Legal, Inc.
Job Description
We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You’ll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you’re interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
- Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
- Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Prepare estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, advance health care directives, HIPAA authorization, and powers of attorney
- Prepare sub-trust allocation schedules and distribution plans
- Manage trust administration and maintain files and compliance calendars
- Notify beneficiaries
- Prepare and file all necessary documentation for distributions and taxes
- Ensure compliance with services related to trust entity and maintenance
Qualifications:
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
- 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
- Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
About Company:
Victorium Legal, Inc. specializes in estate planning and administration for business owners. We strive to create an experience that is unlike other law firms. We serve with heart, we value our team, and our client’s comfort and satisfaction is our primary concern. We have made it our mission to stand out by combining top-notch legal advice with real-world solutions that make sense and give our clients peace of mind.
Expected Salary
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Posting Date
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 23:40:27 GMT