Moody & Associates Law Office, LLC is a rapidly growing Estate Planning & Probate firm seeking two full-time Legal Assistants to join our family. Our firm is a place for growth, inspiration, collegiality, and accountability. Beautiful historic office in downtown Perry with wonderful people who support each other!
JOB TITLE: Probate or Estate Planning Legal Assistant
REPORTING TO: Probate or Estate Planning Team Lead
ABOUT US: Moody & Associates Law Office is a well-established law firm specializing in estate planning and probates. Our team is dedicated to being passionate about people, attentive to our clients, recognized experts, and fierce in the pursuit of justice. We value compassion and integrity. We are currently seeking detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistants to join our team.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Follow firm guidelines for use of the case management database, including proper updating of contacts, properly adding contacts to cases, updating case information as requested by attorneys, being proactive in determining items to be added to database.
2. Provide administrative support to attorneys handling probate or estate planning matters, including preparing legal documents, filing with the Court, and researching relevant laws.
3. The Probate Legal assistant will prepare petitions, communicate with court personnel for fees, information, scheduling, and other matters as requested by attorneys or as necessary to carry out job duties.
4. The Estate Planning Legal assistant will draft error free basic estate planning documents including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives under the supervision of the team lead.
4. Promptly and professionally communicate with clients through the step-by-step management of their matter, maintain client files, and prepare materials for client meetings.
5. The duties outlined in this job description are not all-inclusive and additional duties and tasks may be assigned as required by the appropriate team lead.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
2. Excellent communication, professionalism, and client interfacing skills
3. Strong proficiency in MS Word – Outlook – Excel
4. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-structured setting
5. Ability to change and balance competing demands
6. Associate or bachelor’s degree and prior probate or estate planning legal experience preferred
HOURS OF WORK
A maximum of 40 hours per week, 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday with a one-hour lunch break.
BENEFITS - Competitive salary based on experience, Paid time off and holidays, Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to lori@moodyandassociates.org with the subject line "Probate Legal Assistant Application."
**Moody & Associates Law Office is an equal opportunity employer.**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Ability to Relocate:
- Perry, GA 31069: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person