Job description

Do you want to do work that matters? Do you believe that the best work environments are collaborative? Do you want to work for a company that has a 10-year plan and is moving toward it with great momentum? Do you want to work for a company with an award-winning culture? Are you energetic, passionate, and driven? If your answers are yes, we’d love to hear from you

Probate Paralegal – Independence, OH

The Darren Findling Law Firm, PLC, is a growing probate, estate planning, and elder law firm with offices in Michigan, Illinois, Florida, and Ohio.

Responsibilities:

· Managing a large and time-sensitive caseload from start to finish by utilizing a robust case management system.

· Drafting, filing, and serving pleadings, including motions, applications, orders, inventories, accounts, notices, and other probate-related pleadings.

· Analyzing and evaluating the status of cases to comport with requirements of the court.

· Reviewing motions, applications for completeness of supporting documentation prior to filing with court.

· Communicating with clients, courts, and counsel, including scheduling and confirming appointments and hearing dates.

· Take direct assignments from attorney and lead paralegal to timely file motions and follow-up with distribution to clients

· Scanning and filing documents. Monitoring and meeting deadlines

· Monitor local court rules for changes for each county in Ohio.

Requirements:

· Minimum of five (5) years of current paralegal experience.

· Experience working with a case management system.

· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow-through

· Exceptional communication skills including writing skills.

· Adapts well to change and maintains a positive attitude under stress

· Ability to multitask and stay focused on the most important and urgent issues

· Results-oriented and assume a level of ownership in work product

· Proactive and thrives in a fast-paced environment

· Adoption of our core values

· Computer skills, including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Adobe Acrobat, and Quickbooks.

· Ability to work overtime occasionally to meet deadlines

· Preferred candidates may also have experience with personal injury cases, probating deceased estates, trust estates, and handling guardianship matters.

· Submission of a writing sample will be requested.

Perks of the Job

· Competitive salary

· Medical and prescription benefits

· Dental and vision benefits

· Health savings account

· Paid holidays/Paid Time Off

· 401k program

· Continuing education opportunities

· Amazing workplace culture with frequent staff lunches and social events

About Us

The Darren Findling Law Firm is a dynamic multi-state law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan with 25 attorneys and 60 employee’s total. We pride ourselves in telling it like it is, one of our core values. In an effort to reach greatness, we uphold our commitments to each other and our clients while solving complex problems. If this sounds like a company you want to be a part of, we look forward to meeting you.

The Darren Findling Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Independence, OH 44131: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements for this position? ( Range)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Law Firm: 5 years (Preferred)
• Wills, trusts, & estate law: 5 years (Preferred)
• Case Management System: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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