Evans & Davis · 4 weeks ago
Legal Assistant I, Funding Specialist
Evans & Davis is a national firm devoted exclusively to estate planning, trust administration services, probates, and business law. The Funding Specialist plays a crucial role in the estate planning process by ensuring the successful transfer of client assets to trusts, providing peace of mind during challenging family moments.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Efficiently gather (deeds/third-party forms/etc), create, examine, prepare, and organize all funding documents in preparation for attorney-client signing meetings
Accurately manage, organize, maintain, and save funding documents in digital filing systems
Update the client intake form with all funding information
Follow up with clients to gather any missing funding information
Prepare documents for occasional deed matters
Proofread and edit funding documents
Regularly update information in Lawmatics–the firm’s CRM tool
Answer asset-related client questions while matters are open and after closing
Research and monitor third-party institutions and county policies to ensure all client assets are handled appropriately
Provide general assistance with administrative tasks, as needed
Work collaboratively as an important member of the Funding Specialist Team, assisting colleagues as needed
Qualification
Required
Show exceptional attention to detail
Consistently complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Exhibit a passion for helping people
Enjoy a fast-paced workplace
Be flexible and open to change and improvement
Navigate sensitive information with compassion and confidentiality
Pursue excellence without waiting to be directed
Take ownership of learning and growth
Work effectively under pressure
Bring a positive, team-first attitude to every interaction
Excellent editor
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
Law firm experience or banking/title background required
Preferred
Law firm experience in estate planning, funding prep, trust administration, or probate
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance at no cost for eligible, full-time employees
Health Savings Account
401K match
Paid parental leave
Earned flexibility
Learning & development opportunities
Holiday parties and team outings
Company
Evans & Davis
Evans & Davis is a national estate and business planning law firm with licensure in 42 states and offices in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.