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SalaryFamily Service Association is seeking to hire a Temporary (35 hours per week) Legal Assistant. Hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5p.m, However able to be flexible.
Job Summary:
To assist the Attorneys of the Guardianship Program in all legal and related office work about the Guardianship Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Type correspondence, pleadings, and documents.
- Responsible for understanding all court procedures and filing fees.
- Responsible for being proficient with Mass Courts and e-filing with court systems.
- Responsible for maintaining Outlook calendar for upcoming Court Hearings including reminders for court-related duties such as Citations, requests for paperwork, deadlines, etc.
- Review of Outlook calendar daily to keep attorneys current on upcoming Court dates, meetings, pre-trial conferences, etc.
- Prior to the date of the hearing, meetings, pre-trial conference, etc. inventory all documents to ensure the complete file is available to an attorney prior to the event date, including filing fees.
- Filing.
- Open files for new clients, maintain Active Case List and maintain Temp./Perm. List
- Filing necessary documents with the Court.
- Provide clerical assistance when requested including specialized projects, CQI requirements, input billing, etc.
- Procure Bonds for Guardianship Program.
- Fulfill Notice requirements for court cases.
- Complete and submit all necessary paperwork to the Court in a timely fashion in accordance with instructions.
- Responsible for requesting clinical documentation from physicians and follow-up Regarding: Roger’s Reviews.
- Responsible for completing a draft of paperwork for Roger's Review Hearings in a timely manner for a review by the Attorney.
- Responsible for completing a draft of the necessary paperwork for Rudrow renewals in a timely manner.
- Prepare legal files for case record review.
- Responsible for opening and date stamping mail pertaining to legal components.
- Assist with answering the telephone.
- Assist with sale and management of real estate including, scheduling contractors, locksmiths, cleanouts, repairs, etc.
- Coordinate meetings outside office Re: sale of motor vehicles, appraisal, clean outs, etc.
- Maintain Guardianship Forms in CareLogic.
- Responsible for ordering supplies for the Guardianship Program, if requested.
- Assist with the administrative tasks associated with the Parents Forever Program, if requested.
- Responsible for following court procedures when filing correspondence/documents with the court.
- Respond to reasonable expectations of the Attorneys and/or Agency.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma.
- Experience working in probate law is desirable, but not required.
- Three (3) years office experience is required.
About Family Services Association:
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.
