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Paralegal in Augusta, ME
Description
DIRECT HIRE! Monday through Friday, 8 - 5. Excellent benefit package!

The Paralegal drafts closing documents and helps coordinate closings, drafts and coordinates filing of pleadings in federal and state courts, coordinates fair hearings and administrative hearings for recipients of federal benefits, assists with rulemaking and monthly board meetings and provides paralegal support to attorneys.

Assist in drafting loan and regulatory documents, as well as pleadings, motions, correspondence and affidavits for attorney review
Coordinate closings among buyers, sellers, lenders, and attorneys
Review title work and surveys for closings
Record discharges, mortgages and other regulatory documents
Serve as neutral liaison with the hearing officers and clients
Draft notices and correspondence regarding the hearings
Schedule hearings
Obtain and organize exhibits for hearings
Draft final decisions based upon recommended decisions from hearing officers
File papers with court as necessary
Track deadlines, payment plans and post-judgment work
Prepare contracts and amendments for attorney review
Coordinate rulemaking in accordance with rulemaking checklist
Prepare initial drafts of rulemaking documents
Coordinate delivery of materials to AG’s office and other state offices
Point of contact for the Commissioners, the public and Staff regarding monthly Board Meetings
Coordinates publishing of monthly board meetings in the papers
Collects reports and prepares monthly board packet for attorney review
Prepares monthly board meeting agenda for attorney and Director review
Attends monthly board meetings and takes minutes
Submits expenses and annual reports with the Secretary of State
General Paralegal work

$20.48/hr.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, paid parental leave, short/long-term disability, and more!
Requirements
Two employment references; Comparable experience; Mature work ethic; Legal research skills; MS Office; HS Diploma or equivalent
Reception/Administrative Assistant in Winthrop, ME
Description
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join the team of our Legal firm client.

You will be responsible for providing exceptional administrative/clerical support for the legal team. Some of the key duties include:
- Answer busy phones and greet clients in a pleasant and professional manner
- Assist with administrative duties such set up/close out files, scanning and organizing documents
- Schedule client meetings and manage calendars
- Assist with data entry of documents
- Utilize office equipment and computer software to perform daily tasks
Requirements
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
- Proficient in data entry and administrative skills
- Attention to detail is crucial plus strong organizational skills
- Ability to type accurately and efficiently
- Good computer skills; knowledge of Clio software a plus
- Prior legal office experience helpful yet not required
- Two good work references

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a firm that helps individuals with their legal issues. This full-time, contract to permanent hire position's schedule is Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. If you meet the requirements above, we encourage you to apply.