Paralegal - Center for Heirs' Property

Job Summary

The Paralegal, under general supervision, handles casework that may include client contact, preliminary preparation of pleadings and probate court estate administration forms, research, filing, database maintenance, conducting outreach, coordinating attorneys’ calendars and court-case calendars. Collaborating with the legal team, successfully fielding phone calls, providing information to clients, and acting as liaison between departments.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intakes to determine whether clients are eligible for services provided by the Center.

• Assist in the preparation of pleadings, memorandums and other legal documents under the supervision and guidance of the attorneys.

• Assists heirs’ property clients in preparing genealogies.

• Handle probate court estate administration from initial filing through estate closure.

• Maintain accurate database to meet grant reporting requirements.

• Maintain proper organization of files and ensure proper documentation is presented to the courts.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited paralegal program, college or university, or the equivalent education and experience, and work-related experience in the areas of property or law or community services.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Criminal Justice, Political Science, ore related field.

• Three or more years of work-related experience as a Paralegal.

• Can effectively translate complex legal issues into terms clients can understand.

• Has excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to successfully multitask and collaborate with internal and external clients.

• Has a strong commitment and belief in the concept of alternative dispute resolution.

• Has knowledge of laws and regulations relative to heirs’ property.