Overview
Probate Paralegal/Legal Assistant Estate. Jobs in Palm Harbor, FL at Verras Law
Role Purpose
Perform a variety of complex law related tasks and provides assistance and support to the Company’s
attorneys in order to enhance the legal counsel and support provided to the client. Conducts legal
research, manages litigation matters, reviews/drafts legal documents, and may act on behalf of the
Company in simple legal matters.
Key Accountabilities
Updating entity management database with director and officer changes, adding, or removing companies and acting as primary point of contact between Company and its registered agent, annual report, and entity management software service providers.
Writing notices, agenda, committee papers, resolutions, written consents, and meeting minutes for corporate actions, maintaining corporate minute books, and coordinating board actions for many subsidiaries in Americas region and their branches globally.
Assisting with creation of new entities, qualifications, withdrawals, dissolutions, and mergers.
Obtaining execution of documents, apostilles and consularized documents. Preparing secretary incumbency, and notary certificates, powers of attorney and other corporate documentation.
Preparing regulatory filings for Secretary of State and other government office filings.
Assisting with administrative and complex corporate governance projects. Preparing structure charts and reports. Collaborating with colleagues in other teams and regions to support a global business. Responding to audit, Know Your Customer (KYC), and regulatory compliance requests. Answering inquiries related to corporate secretariat area and acting as a liaison with internal and external contacts. Composing clear and concise correspondence. Performing other support duties as assigned.
Key Skills & Experiences
Education –
Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
Certification –
Paralegal Certification OR 4-year degree and 2 years related experience and working towards a paralegal certificate.
Experience –
4 to 7 years progressive work related experience with significant research and drafting responsibilities in a corporate, governmental or law firm environment with demonstrated proficiency and understanding in one or more functions related to the position.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrated proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, and understanding of relevant matter management, secretariat, or entity management software and computerized legal research.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal concepts and terms. Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written skills for the purpose of obtaining and conveying information to clients, outside counsel, management, and team members as well as producing legal material.
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines with minimal supervision;
Superior attention to detail;
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within stated deadlines and for more than one attorney
Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities;
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization;
Ability to present ideas and information in a concise, organized way
Ability to organize files and willingness and ability to perform administrative function
Location – Atlanta, GA; Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
The hourly range for this role is $20.00 to $38.47. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Title: Probate Paralegal/Legal Assistant Estate.
Company: Verras Law
Location: Palm Harbor, FL
