Administrative Staff & Paralegals
Administrators, legal assistants, paralegals and support staff are all an integral part of the Eastman & Smith team. Work in a friendly, client-focused environment on interesting legal matters. Involvement with professional and community organizations is supported.
Business and Real Estate Paralegal
Eastman & Smith Ltd., an established firm with a history of longevity and stability and a committed vision for the future, is seeking a paralegal in our business section and real estate practice group in our Firm’s Toledo office. Candidates with prior real estate or business paralegal experience preferred.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Real Estate:
- Assisting in the preparation of legal documents such as deeds, contracts and leases.
- Conducting real estate record research and compiling findings for attorneys.
- Managing timelines for real estate transactions including closings, inspections, and contingency dates.
- Coordinating closings and ensuring all necessary documents are in order.
- Maintaining communication with clients, attorneys, lenders, and real estate agents throughout the transaction process.
- Preparing and filing legal and real estate documents.
- Review legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
Business:
- Preparing, filing, and managing entity formation documents for corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
- Drafting corporate governance documents including minutes of board and shareholder meetings.
- Conducting Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings/searches.
- Conducting and summarizing legal due diligence.
- Reviewing, tracking, and monitoring legislation that impacts the Firm’s services and/or processes.
Successful candidates should have the following:
- Strong sense of service to our clients and colleagues.
- Ability to draft a wide variety of commercial contracts and transactional documents.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
- A willingness to grow and learn.
- Strong sense of professionalism and work ethic.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
We offer competitive salary and benefits, including student loan repayment program with employer match and paid parental leave, a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a preeminent regional firm. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume with salary requirements to jobs@eastmansmith.com.
Paralegal – Trust and Estate Planning and Income Tax
Eastman & Smith Ltd., an established firm with a history of longevity and stability and a committed vision for the future, is seeking an experienced estate planning paralegal in our Firm’s Toledo office.
The experienced candidate will assist attorneys and clients on estate and trust administration as well as with drafting documents, including but not limited to wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other pleadings. Excellent organizational skills and good writing and research skills are key to being successful in this role.
Successful candidates should have the following:
- 5 or more years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, and/or fiduciary or personal income tax.
- Strong sense of service to our clients and colleagues.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
- Self-awareness about strengths and weaknesses and a willingness to grow and learn.
- Strong sense of professionalism and work ethic.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and benefits, including student loan repayment program with employer match and paid parental leave, a collegial environment, and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a preeminent regional firm. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume with salary requirements to jobs@eastmansmith.com.