Job details
Job type full-time part-time number of hires for this role on-going need to fill this role
Full job description
Seeking an experience bilingual (english/spanish, english/mandarin preferred, proficiency in any foreign language), skilled, career driven legal professional for part-time, remote, opportunityCandidate ideally would have at least five (5) years’ experience as a paralegal or legal professional, and have experience in electronic filing, and have experience in the areas of immigration law, personal injury and/or workers’ compensation law, bankruptcy (chapter 7 debtor) law, real estate and/or construction law, and estate planning, trusts and probate administrationDuties would generally include (by area):
Immigration
Interview clients to obtain background info
Obtain & coordinate documents in support of applications & petitions
Draft letters & affidavits in support of applications & petitions
Draft applications for filing w/ins & the department of labor
Coordinate translation of foreign documents
Coordinate equivalency evaluations of foreign degrees
Research immigrant & nonimmigrant visa alternatives
Obtain monthly visa numbers from the state department & update tickler system
Research availability of foreign documents & assist clients in obtaining them
Function as liaison between ins, dol, & attorneys
Coordinate certification of foreign documents
Perform independent research to obtain information such as company or industry background, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.
Personal injury
Obtain, review, organize, and analyze medical records; compile medical summaries & chronologies
Conduct computerized medical, scientific, and technical literature research; analyze materials & prepare synopsis
Obtain, review, and organize damage information; calculate damages (medical expenses, lost wages, household expenses, consortium claims, property damages, etc.); prepare, maintain & update damage summaries)
Prepare demand letters; assemble information on the history of plaintiff & nature & effect of injuries & damages
Liaison with insurance adjusters, provide necessary information/documentation to adjusters
Correspond with attorneys, adjusters, and nurse case managers
Prepare settlement demands
Answer client questions, keep client updated on progress of case
Workers` compensation
Draft pleadings and settlement documents; request and organize medical records; analyze records for production
Respond to email for workers` compensation & personal injury department
Initiation & follow up for workers` compensation treatment authorizations
Online & telephonic insurance verification for orthopedic, physical therapy, and medication authorizations
Correspond with attorneys, adjusters, and nurse case managers
Correspond with referring doctors & facilities
Follow up on accounts receivable, making sure denied claims are appealed & sent out properly
Obtain & track liens, letters of protection & depositions
Estate planning, trust administration and probate
Draft probate administration documents, gather information from all entities as needed to complete assigned documents
Manage court filings & communicate with court & recorders to ensure updated information & timely handling of all matters
Assist in drafting revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts & ancillary estate planning documents
Obtain tax identification number for trust
Obtain will & draft necessary documents to file will with probate court
Obtain taxpayer id number for estates from the irs
Draft distribution schedule & coordinate and/or direct the distribution of assets
Work with estate accountant to obtain federal & state tax clearance
Draft deeds & real estate tax affidavits
Real estate or construction law
Draft subdivision, condominium, & timeshare registrations for in-state & out-of-state registrations
Draft registrations of recreational subdivisions for federal registrations
Organize recording procedures for large-scale recording & prepare draft of opinion letters
Perform financial calculations (amortization, net present value, discounting, apr)
Prepare quit-claim deeds or other docs for transfer of ownership of property
Conduct a title search or order title search & updates
Prepare preliminary abstract of title & opinion on the title
Arrange for purchase of title insurance
Assist client in obtaining mortgage financing
Review mortgage applications for clients that sell mortgages
Assist in recording mortgages
Assemble tax receipts
Adjust property taxes for closing
Record capital gains or loss on client`s income tax return
Prepare appropriate capital gains tax affidavit
Draft truth-in-lending disclosure statements
Draft & review permits & easements
Draft, review, and plot legal descriptions
Draft grant, warranty, and other deeds
Draft deeds of trust & other loan documentation
Draft leases, assignments, extensions, and amendments
Draft contracts, assignments, and modifications
Draft & arrange for filing of ucc statements, amendments, extensions, and terminations
Prepare closing checklist for acquisition & loan transactions
Draft escrow instructions
Analyze & digest leases, assignments, extensions, amendments, and deeds
Review & determine validity of mineral claims through search & blm records
Review zoning, subdivision map act & comp plan designations; obtain letters on designation as closing requirements
Review land surveys, parcel maps, and condominium plats
Draft closing statements & arrange closing date
Order amortization table
Prepare equalization form arrange for discharge of mortgage
Obtain closing figures from bank & prorate all closing costs
Appear or assist attorney at closing
Notarize documents at closing
Follow up on post-closing items, including preparation of closing index & binder
Assist client in obtaining liability insurance (e.g., homeowner’s policy)
Coordinate office handling of insurance claims of client
Prorate real & personal property taxes
Draft contract
Coordinate w/other parties, revise contract & handle contract execution
Review contract for critical dates & monitor calendar for deadlines
Arrange foreclosure sales & prepare appropriate documentation
Prepare for bankruptcy depositions
Bankruptcy
Begin process of fact gathering for petition, schedules, and preparation of statements
Provide client with required standard disclosures & forms to be completed
Conduct detailed client interview to obtain information & documents required to analyze debts vAssets, classify debts, identify applicable statutory exemptions, determine client`s desires to abandon or redeem assets & reaffirm debts, and determine lien status & priority of liens
Conduct asset search & obtain debtor’s credit report to ensure complete disclosure of all assets & liabilities
Draft appropriate petition, schedules, statements, disclosures & other required forms & motions
Monitor compliance with deadlines for filing required periodic reports with court & trustee
Draft reaffirmation agreements & related correspondence to creditors
Draft motions, proposed orders, notices relating to lien avoidance, and extensions of time
Draft reorganization plan (chapters 11 and 13) & disclosure statement
Prepare spreadsheets, flow charts & other exhibits needed to support plan
Draft applications for employment of professionals
Draft attorney’s fee applications
Communicate with debtor, creditors, creditors’ attorneys, clerks, and trustee
Review clerk`s docket & claims register
Prepare client for § 341 meeting of creditors by reviewing rules regarding the meeting
Keep client apprised of hearing, trial, and deposition dates
Draft applications, stipulations, proposed orders, notices, and other pleadings for adversary actions
Review claims & draft objections to same if applicable
Job types: full-time, part-time
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Covid-19 considerations:
Refer to current cdc guidelines
Https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
