CowanGates is seeking a Full-Time Estate and Trust Administration Legal Assistant (or Paralegal) to join our estate team at our Midlothian, Virginia location. Our firm has been regionally ranked for the past eight years and is proud to have been voted one of Richmond’s Top Three Law Firms. Our full-service law firm takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere and encouraging a healthy work-life balance. We are seeking candidates who are self-starters, highly organized and work confidently - both independently and as part of a team.
Overall Responsibilities include:
• Open and manage estate and trust administration matters.
• Preparation of inventory and accounting documentation. Obtain Federal EINs, etc.
• Communication and coordination with the circuit court clerk’s offices.
• Draft correspondence and necessary legal documents.
• Maintain an organized case file system and active case list.
• Compile and review financial statements/reports essential for estate and trust
administration.
• Assist clients with gathering and managing assets, paying debts and creditors, etc.
• Work under direct attorney supervision as a team with a high level of communication
and interdependence, but also take ownership of workflow and assigned projects and
work independently to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner.
Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience in estate administration, accounting, and/or bookkeeping or
related job experience.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program, preferred.
• Accounting and probate experience are a plus!
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and outstanding organizational abilities are critical.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, simultaneously, and prioritize deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook); experience with ProLaw
is also a plus!
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
CowanGates offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes 100% paid health insurance for the employee, 401(k) contributions, and PTO. The selected applicant can start as soon as possible after acceptance of the position and completion of a background check.
To apply, send your Cover Letter (with salary requirements) and resume (preferably with references) in confidence to Jill Bryant, Firm Administrator, at jbryant@cowangates.com. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posted: Sept. 13, 2024, 9:38 a.m.
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