Paralegal

 You may be the perfect person to get involved as we build our firm into one of Utah County's preeminent law firms! We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and committed Paralegal for our legal practice. This individual will be involved in every aspect of the legal practice, and will also assist with client intake, answering phone calls, and handling invoicing and collection. Paralegals are compensated based on experience, ranging from $12 to $18 an hour, subject to increases as they consistently produce high quality work product efficiently and contribute to the management and reputation of the firm.

We are looking for a sharp, responsive, and detail-oriented individual that can handle matters under an experienced attorney's supervision from beginning to end and interface with clients in a professional way. We value employees that can solve problems to consistently move matters forward and produce top quality work product in time for deadlines. This individual will be involved in a broad range of legal matters from real estate and business transactions to litigation. They will assist with tax research, mergers, entity formation, real estate development, estate planning transactions, drafting pleadings and motions, and preparation for and attendance in court.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Every Day:

Clear all emails (respond to everyone within 24 hours, follow up on outstanding tasks)

Answer and screen phone calls, meet and screen walk-ins

Deposit payments, pay bills as needed

New client intake for the firm (engagement letter, retainer, gather information)

Drafting contracts, business formation documents, and real estate transaction documents.

Preparing and researching motions, pleadings, and other filings for litigation.

Real Estate Closing File Work (correspondence, providing information, processing requests)

Handle Administrative Tasks (scanning, printing, organizing documents, processing files)

Every Friday:

Assist in preparing updated list of Real Estate Closing Statuses (8-20 files)

Arrange for breakfast for the Office (order in with DoorDash)

Every Other Friday:

Send in hours for Payroll

By 5th of the Month:

Assist in preparing bills for the law firm

Assist with 3-way reconciliation of Trust Account

Assist in processing monthly escrow payments

By 10th of the Month:

Assist in generating Rent Roll and ledger for all tenant payments

Assist in generating P&L and Expense Ledger

By 25thof the Month:

Assist in collecting payment from the firm or email that interest is beginning to accrue