Legal Assistant/paralegal - Winthrop, United States - Lake & Denison, LLC

Description

• Conduct title research online and at various Registries of Deeds
• Prepare title insurance commitment, policies, endorsements, and affidavits
• Prepare deeds and other ancillary documents required to transfer property
• Prepare for and participate in real estate closings
• Record documents electronically and inperson
• Handle other postclosing matters
• Prepare, proofread, and edit pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and demand letters
• Participate in trial and hearing preparation
• Maintain attorney schedules with meticulous attention to court imposed deadlines
• Strict adherence to attorney ethical guidelines and maintenance of confidentiality with respect to firm clients and firm business operations
• Typing, editing, copying
• Organizing and preparing documents
• Drafting of work product such as letters, agreements, real estate closing documents and other legal documents
• Initiating and responding to telephone calls, handling mail, drafting responses to correspondence
• Checking for conflicts, opening new matters, creating and maintaining standardized case files
• Work product and conduct consistent with firm values, policies and procedures
• Using the following computer programs: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Clio, etc.)
• Various office support tasks such as filing, assisting with timesensitive projects in order to meet deadlines, general telephone coverage, office appearance
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• A highschool diploma or equivalent is required
• An advanced degree or formal education or certification in legal, paralegal, or related studies, is preferred
• High degree of accuracy and thoroughness in work product
• Good written, oral communication, proofreading and interpersonal skills
• Strong English language skills
• Skilled in the use of modern office equipment and computer technology
• Demonstrated ability to handle work efficiently and confidentially
• Ability to be productive in a fastpaced environment and to work under pressure
• Timeliness and ability to meet deadlines
• Temperament conducive to collaborative team work and work with employees at all levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Clio (or other equivalent timekeeping software)
• Ability to follow instructions and to ask questions when instructions are unclear.

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends