Paralegal Specialist

Position Details ID: PMBOHA-001-002 Location: Albuquerque Program: PMB Wage/Hr: $30.00 Hours/Week: 28 Minimum Age: 55 Position Summary This role supports the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, DAS-Administrative Services, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Probate Hearings Division by assisting Supervisory Judges with the probate of estates of Indians owning interests in property held in trust by the U.S. government. Qualifications AA Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate with minimum additional experience of 5 year(s) in Paralegal work Experience in probate law is a plus but not required. Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook Duties This position will support the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, DAS-Administrative Services, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Probate Hearings Division. Enrollees will use their legal and administrative skills to assist Supervisory Judges in their work probating the estates of Indians who die owning interests in property held in trust by the U.S. government. Review case files assigned for dockets to ensure completeness and accuracy. If information is missing, initiate action to seek information that will complete the case file. Identify potential complications in the case, including but not limited to discrepancies with family information, inventory issues, and potential will disputes. Research related cases to obtain verified family histories and confirm the information of potential heirs.40% Use the docketing system to update and maintain the procedural status of each assigned case, and to schedule hearings in coordination with the assigned judge.5% Prepare notices of probate hearings to be sent to all interested parties, as well as combined hearing notices that are posted. Assist the judge at hearings by recording the proceedings, taking attendance and verifying current addresses of participants, handling exhibits and other duties as needed by the judge.10% Review case record upon completion of the hearing to assist with the judge’s determination as to the sufficiency of evidence for a final decision. Works with the judge to schedule supplemental hearings if necessary and prepare documents to provide opportunities for a party to renounce interest or to otherwise obtain any necessary additional information.10% Draft probate decisions or orders, and review draft decisions and orders prepared by others for errors.25% Provide guidance and assistance to legal assistants and back up legal assistants with tasks such as scanning and mailings, as needed.5% Prepare case-related correspondence. Assist the office with administrative duties as needed or assigned, including timekeeping, purchasing, and bill-paying.5% Other Physical requirements: Job is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr