Junior Paralegal

Position Summary:  The junior paralegal will assist the attorney in the administration of Probate/Estate matters, which will include case assignments under the supervision of a senior paralegal.

Training period:

• Approximately 30-60 days, which will include shadowing a senior paralegal
• Lackner Estate software

Duties and Responsibilities:  Probate/Estate Administration:

• Opening Estates
  • Death certificate application for Vital Records
  • Petition for Grant of Letters
  • Estate notification
  • Legal advertising
  • Department of Human Services inquiry
  • Apply for Estate Identification Numbers (EIN)
• Client Interaction
• Small Estate Petitions
• Orphans’ Court Petitions
• Ongoing Estate maintenance, such as preparing Releases and paying all bills/creditors
• Inheritance Tax Returns (REV-1500)
• Estate Settlement Agreements
• Informal Account filings 

 Required Qualifications:

• Willing and eager to Learn
• Microsoft Word
• Gmail
• Multitasking
• Attention to detail/high-quality work product

Application procedure:

• Contact the office to schedule an interview
• Compensation will be discussed during the interview