Business, Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal

RCO Law is currently searching for a highly motivated, independent, and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our Business-Corporate and Wealth Preservation Practice Groups.

Skills and attributes should include, but not be limited to:

• Drafting routine legal estate planning, probate, transactional, and real estate documents for review by supervising attorney
• Preparation of probate forms in various regional courts in NW Ohio and SE Michigan for review by supervising attorney
• Perform UCC searches
• Recording of deeds and other legal documents
• Assist with due diligence to include review of contracts, title commitments and surveys, and coordinate and implement closings
• Direct client interface, including keeping clients informed and escalating concerns as appropriate
• Drafting routine correspondence
• Assist with trust administration and related document preparation for review by supervising attorney
• Familiarity with local, regional and state-level administrative agency procedural rules, including e-filing documents in appropriate agencies

Job Requirements:

• Candidate should possess an undergraduate degree, with strong preference for a paralegal certification by the Ohio State Bar Association (or equivalent);
• Minimum of three years of relevant paralegal experience in areas of estate planning, probate, real estate and business transactions, familiarity with both Ohio and Michigan probate courts preferred;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal communications with co-workers, clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court staff;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat applications;
• Strong attention to detail; self-starter; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

Primarily based out of the Firm’s Toledo office but limited travel to the Firm’s Waterville and Findlay offices, with potential for periodic remote work

Compensation: salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, and bonus potential; benefits include health care, paid time off, life insurance and 401k deferred compensation.

Interested and qualified candidates should respond to:

Angela G. Barchick, Firm Administrator at