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The Drafting Legal Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting clients with their estate and long-term care planning. In addition to providing services to both staff and clients, this role emphasizes a dedication to integrity and excellence.
Responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, such as prioritizing, managing, and successfully completing multiple assignments. Effective communication, characterized by courtesy and professionalism, is crucial when interacting with both clients and fellow staff members.
Key features of the role are detailed in the following sections, and it's important to note that on-the-job training is offered, and no prior legal background is necessary.
Compensation:$18 - $20/hr
Responsibilities:- Perform records research online and at courthouses, including but not limited to researching deeds and gas leases.
- Record documents at the county courthouse as well as at the Department of State, IRS, the Office of Veteran’s Affairs, and the Department of Public Welfare.
- Draft and proofread legal documents and forms for accuracy and consistency, including but not limited to deeds, leases, wills, living wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and guardianships.
- Perform general operational tasks including but not limited to answering the phone and forwarding messages, copying, scanning, mailings, and postage, assisting drop-in clients, filing paperwork, handling voice mail messages, etc., all according to Firm policies and procedures.
- An Associate’s degree or some college is preferred
- Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to handle high-volume workloads
- History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized
- Maintain punctuality with all tasks and responsibilities
At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, our commitment to a solutions-oriented work environment is realized through teams that are bound by mutual respect and accountability and who strive for continuous learning and growth.
Does that sound like an environment you would like to work in? Are you a team player who is eager to learn, solutions-oriented, and reliable? If so, we may have a place for you on our team!
We have offices in Williamsport, State College, Wyalusing, and Wysox, PA. We also have opportunities for virtual positions!
Our employee benefits include: Paid time off, Holiday Pay, Jury Pay, Birthday Off, Bereavement Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Gym Membership, and Tuition Assistance.
