Sikes & Edwards, P.C
Paralegal
Full Time • West Springfield
Benefits/Perks
- Benefits of this position include access to group insurance
- Two weeks paid time off in the first year, in addition to holidays and sick time
Company Overview
This practice specializes in Elder and Mental Health Law (including Guardianship and Conservatorship matters) .
Job Summary
The paralegal supports our busy team working on multiple legal projectst. The paralegals will manage both legal and administrative functions, including communicating with clients, communicating with other members of the team internally and with external parties (courts and other organizations), and other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of the law firm’s programs and projects and substantive areas of law, especially those substantive areas of law in which you will be assisting clients
- Complete court forms and related documents and file them with the courts
- Handle day-to-day case management administrative functions
- Document case updates and next action steps as cases progress
- Provide support to attorneys as needed.
Qualifications
- Ability to commute to office
- Heavy use of computer programs and applications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Careful attention to detail
- Reliable and organized
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) is a non-profit voluntary association whose members consist of a dedicated group of elder law and special needs attorneys across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MassNAELA was incorporated in 1992, to serve the legal profession and the public with the following mission: Educate, inspire, serve, advocate, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law.
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Flexible Schedule
Working in the legal field can allow you to have a great work/life balance. Whether you are working in a small law office or a large firm, the legal profession offers flexible schedules and great office culture.
Job Security
Many Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys advise clients regarding the probate process (legal process when someone dies) and taxes. As Benjamin Franklin said, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”
Rewarding Work
The practice of Elder and Special Needs law focuses on building personal relationships and helping clients obtain benefits that will help them lead better lives. These practice areas also help individuals and families plan for the future, which can make some of life’s most challenging times a little more straightforward.