Legal Assistant for Estate Administration

1 week ago


Wilmington, Delaware, United States Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC Full time
Job Overview

We are a dynamic and expanding boutique law firm seeking a meticulous and experienced Paralegal to contribute significantly to our probate and trust administration practice. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in estate administration within North Carolina and will be required to work on-site full-time.

*This Position Requires Full-Time In-Office Attendance; Remote Work Options Are Not Available.*

Compensation:

$22 - $29 per hour

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and organize case filing systems to ensure all documents are systematically arranged and easily accessible, along with other administrative tasks as necessary.
  • Act as the primary contact for probate and trust administration cases.
  • Handle all aspects of probate and trust administration work, including drafting legal documents, correspondence, forms, letters, pleadings, affidavits, notices, etc., under the guidance of an attorney.
  • Engage in correspondence (in person, written, and via phone) with clients and other stakeholders involved in cases.
  • Ensure accurate timekeeping for all tasks performed.
  • Keep an updated log of current matters and their statuses.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
  • Assist with additional legal matters and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a paralegal professional certification or advanced paralegal education.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in writing and grammar are essential.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney in a law firm environment, with at least 1 year specifically in North Carolina probate or estate administration.
About Our Firm

Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC is a dedicated boutique law firm specializing in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning. We pride ourselves on providing a compassionate, individualized, and holistic approach to legal services for our clients, while also valuing our employees. Our starting salary is commensurate with experience, and we offer a range of benefits for full-time team members, including a 4-day workweek option, flexible scheduling, competitive PTO, paid holidays, 401k, fully employer-paid long-term disability, performance incentives, and more.



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