Overview
Administrative Assistant – Law Office Jobs in San Marcos, CA at Fischer & Ritchey, LLP
Zellar & Zellar Attorneys at Law, Inc., a well-established all-women firm, is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to join our fast-paced Team. In this role, you will assist counsel with case management from inception of the case (document collection; preparation of all necessary documents) through closure and filing court documents for all Probate and trust matters, from inventory to final accounting. A working knowledge of estate/probate/guardianship and trust procedures is imperative.
Responsibilities include meeting with clients, trustees, and family members; communicating with beneficiaries and next of kin; drafting Estate Planning documents including Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney and other correspondences and legal documents; preparing deeds, asset spreadsheets; preparation of all probate pleadings from Appointment to final accounting; notarizing documents; docket management and management of deadlines; organizing and maintaining client files; and maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and answering client calls.
We offer excellent salary and benefits packages, including paid vacation, sick time, 401K, etc. Salary is based on experience.
Extensive Opportunity for client contact/communication.
Qualifications
Client intake and interviews: Gathering necessary information from clients regarding their financial situation and debt obligations to ensure documents are submitted to prepare the necessary documents.
Document preparation: Drafting and filing bankruptcy petitions, schedules of assets and liabilities, proofs of claim, Statements of Intention, and other related legal documents, including Motions to Avoid Judgment Liens.
Credit report review for debt inclusion: Reviewing credit reports to identify creditors and debt amounts.
Court filings: Preparing and electronically filing all necessary documents with the bankruptcy court.
Case management: Maintaining organized case files, tracking deadlines, and updating clients on case progress.
Required skills for a bankruptcy paralegal:
Working knowledge of BestCase Bankruptcy Software for filing of cases/documents;
Working knowledge of PACER procedures and ECF requirements for formatting and uploading of all ECF case documents
Timeslips billing software
Outlook for task and appointment management
Adobe for PDF document management and uploading to ECF
Familiarity with Word
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling complex legal documents;
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously and manage deadlines and court hearings and notifying clients accordingly;
Proficiency and demonstration of a working understanding of bankruptcy laws and Ohio exemption statutes and application of same;
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,500.00 – $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Certified Notary Public (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Zanesville, OH 43701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Administrative Assistant – Law Office
Company: Fischer & Ritchey, LLP
Location: San Marcos, CA
