Paralegal in Augusta, Georgia

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Job Type

Full-time and Contractor

Company

Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals seeks an approachable, self-motivated Paralegal looking for a collegial law office environment with an opportunity to learn and grow in business law, estate planning, intellectual property and real estate. Compensation: Starting pay range for this position is $17.00 per hour and may vary upward depending on experience. Paralegal duties include: • Manage calendars and confirm appointments • Manage incoming/outgoing mail and paperwork • Maintain client files from opening to closing including filing documents, monitoring deadlines and drafting documents • Prepare invoices and accept payments from clients • Review/summarize documents • File legal documents with Clerks of Court • Draft professional correspondence and emails • Fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with ethical standards • Communicate with opposing counsel offices on administrative aspects of client matters • Conduct non-legal research on various platforms • Prepare and file documents with Courts; Be/Become proficient with Georgia and South Carolina real estate filing systems • Coordinate real estate closings including communications with realtors, lenders, and parties Education and Experience Requirements • Associate degree or equivalent required. • Business law experience Preferred • Experience filing with Clerks of Court preferred. • Experience with real estate closings preferred • Exposure to contracts preferred Necessary Attributes • Detail oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize and balance competing demands • Good time management skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), QuickBooks and ability to learn new programs/applications quickly • Ability to work both independently and with others. • Creative problem-solving • Maintain consistency with deadlines • Save, file, and organize pleadings, motions, and related e-filed or emailed documents daily

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