The Morton Law Firm is a well-established firm in Clinton specializing in estate planning, estate and probate administration, and Medicaid qualification.
We are dedicated to getting great results for our clients.
Our firm is innovative and dedicated to embracing technology and open to change.
We have a team that works very well together.
We are searching for a paralegal to add to our team, and are open to full-time or part-time.
*About You*
You have 1+ years’ experience in estate planning or probate.
You embrace technology and enjoy learning new programs.
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
You are a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
You are searching for a long-term career position and not a job.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
* Drafting correspondence
* Communicating with clients
* Using our software to create estate planning documents
* Ensuring documents are prepared for client signing
* Interfacing with clients to follow up and gather missing information
* Conducting client signing meetings
* Assembling binders for delivery to the client
* Working with the attorney in getting estate plans finalized
Qualifications:
* One or more years’ experience in an estate planning law firm is preferred
* Extremely comfortable interacting with clients in person, in writing, and on the phone
* High comfort level with technology;
* Takes ownership for the files you are managing
* Extraordinary attention to detail
* Self-starter and self-motivated, able to multi-task
* Excellent customer service skills
* Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality
* Dependability and punctuality are a must
If you have experience working in a professional service office (bank, doctor, accountant, financial advisor, etc.
) we encourage you to apply.
Salary depends on experience.
We offer:
* Paid time off
* Bonus potential
* Small office environment in a convenient location
* Challenging yet rewarding work
* Growth potential
_To have your application stand out for the great opportunity, please submit a cover letter with your resume telling us why you are searching for a new position and why you’re the best fit for us.
You are also requested to complete the Indeed skill assessment that will be sent to you.
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Applications are only accepted through this website.
No agencies please.
We will be contacting those who we believe may be a good fit for us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Experience:
* Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
* Estate planning: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Clinton, MS 39056 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person