Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Matthews, NC at Garrity & Gossage, LLP
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Garrity & Gossage, LLP
Location: Matthews, NC
Small, very busy law firm in Matthews that practices estate planning and probate seeks a full-time legal assistant or paralegal. The successful candidate will not only demonstrate an aptitude for this area of the law but will also be able to work well in a small-firm setting.
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Responsibilities
Drafts wills, powers of attorney, and trusts;
Drafts probate documents including qualification forms, Inventory, Annual and Final Accounts;
Prepares spreadsheets for submission to court with Annual and Final Accounts;
Under attorneys’ supervision, takes responsibility for probate files to ensure deadlines are met;
Interacts with clients to obtain documentation and information;
Acts as a liaison between clients and attorneys as needed;
Greets clients and answers phones as backup to receptionist;
Maintains client confidentiality; and
Builds strong relationships with co-workers.
Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required;
Experience with Clio is helpful but not required;
Must be able to work independently and take pride in your work; and
Must demonstrate strong command of language in both written and verbal forms.
