Estate Planning and Administration Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Kinghorn Law; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Mentorship from experienced attorneys

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Kinghorn Law is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join the Estate Planning and Elder Law team in Tucson, AZ. This full-time, in-office role offers hands-on training and opportunities to advance within the firm.

You will work closely with attorneys and senior staff, handling document preparation, probate and trust matters, and client communications with professional teams including financial institutions.

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and data entry tools.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with document creation, probate and trust matters.
• Process detailed paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Meet with clients and support attorneys during consultations.
• Communicate with clients and professionals via email and phone.
• Coordinate with financial, banking and insurance institutions.

Skills

Professionalism

MS Office proficiency

Grammar & proofreading

Team collaboration

Deadline-oriented

Phone communications

Self-directed

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Estate Planning and Administration Legal Assistant / Paralegal- Tucson, AZ
Classification: Non-exempt
Hours: Full-time
Location: 3573 E. Sunrise Dr., Suite 209, Tucson, AZ 85718

Who We Are

Kinghorn Law | Financial is a growing estate planning law firm whose mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve peace. Our team culture is what differentiates us. We value Extreme Ownership, Dignity, Warmth, Discovery and Community, and we look for people who naturally bring those qualities into their work. We believe in serving our clients with genuine care and continually developing professionally.

About the Role

We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our Estate Planning and Elder Law team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people while also handling documents and paperwork with accuracy and care.

Candidates with experience in professional fields such as wealth management, tax preparation, insurance, banking, or legal support are encouraged to apply. You’ll work closely with an attorney and senior paralegal and receive hands‑on training.

We’re seeking someone interested in building a long-term career with our team. This is a full-time, in‑office position; remote work is not available.

Skills and Qualifications That Help You Succeed

• High level of professionalism with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data entry tools.
• Excellent grammar and proofing skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone with clients and financial institutions.
• Self-directed.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in document creation, probate, trust administration, guardianship, and conservatorship matters.
• Process detailed paperwork.
• Meet with clients and support attorneys.
• Communicate with clients and other professionals in email and over the phone.
• Work with financial, banking, and insurance institutions.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor, Leadership, or Attorneys.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life Insurance
• Disability insurance

• Matching contributions to 401(k)

• Mentorship from experienced attorneys and legal professionals

• Personal and professional development opportunities

About Us

kinghornlaw.com