This free benefit offered by SCCoLPA provides the legal community with a place to post job openings for all categories of job positions. SCCoLPA assists in every possible manner to procure employment for members of this association and cooperates with attorneys in filling positions in law offices, but in no event does this committee act as an employment agency. Employers desiring/needing to place an advertisement for employment on SCCoLPA’s website may view the “Employment Opportunities” page on this website and format the advertisement like those already posted. Employers will also need to give the following information to the Employment Chair: name, firm name, address, phone number(s), areas of law practice, software used, position available, and years of experience required. The attorney/employer is requested to e-mail the Employment Chair with the advertisement formatted like those currently posted on the “Employment Opportunities” page. Advertisements for employment are usually posted as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of the applicants to contact the employers, schedule interviews, exchange resumes, and to discuss benefits and salary, etc. All information is listed until notification to drop the name/position is given to the Employment Chair.
Please contact the Employment Chair, Elena Schneider, CCLS, eschneider@mcmanislaw.com for additional information.
The Employment Chair retains editing privileges on all ads requested and placed on this website.
JOB SUMMARY:
Kato, Feder & Suzuki, a small San Francisco law firm specializing in Elder Law, is seeking a full time paralegal. Major areas of practice include: estate planning; wills; trusts; estate and trust administration; probate; conservatorships; planning for incapacity; medical decision making; public benefits planning; and special needs trust.
Responsibilities will be broad, including: meeting with clients; drafting pleadings and correspondence; communicating with opposing parties and their counsel; communicating with courts; communicating with financial institutions; drafting deeds; preparing and reviewing accountings; organizing client files; and maintaining attorney calendars.
Experience preferred, but willing to train appropriate candidate.
We are located in downtown San Francisco near BART and other public transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
The ideal candidate will be bright, congenial, analytical, organized, with good communication skills and an attention to detail. Ability to work with a team is important.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree; Paralegal Certificate or 3- 5 years’ experience as a paralegal;
- Computer skills including intermediate command of Word and Excel;
- Communication and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of Time Matters, Essential Forms and California Wills and Trusts drafting system a plus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Benefits include medical, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, 401k as well as other benefits, upon the passing of the appropriate time period
Salary will depend on experience.
TO APPLY:
Email your resume to: umuellertsai@kfslaw.net by 10/31/2020.