Estate Planning Paralegal

Softcom Systems Inc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Simple IRA Retirement Plan

Job summary

Softcom Systems Inc is seeking an Estate Planning Paralegal in Anchorage, Alaska. The role is full‑time and onsite with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate, working Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.

The successful candidate will support attorneys in estate planning matters, manage communications with clients, and help build efficient systems within a growing boutique firm. Alaska residency is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal or legal office experience preferred.
• Estate planning or probate experience is a plus.
• Formal paralegal education is not required, but is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative office environment.
• Candidates currently located in Alaska are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients regarding scheduling, appointments, and updates on their estate plans.
• Answer phones and handle new client intake.
• Schedule client meetings and manage calendars.
• Assist attorneys with drafting estate planning documents.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Record deeds and file documents with courts and other appropriate offices.
• Maintain organized client files and documentation.
• Follow up with clients and assist attorneys in keeping matters on schedule.
• Help create and improve office systems and processes.
• Provide general paralegal and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Estate planning experience

Paralegal education optional

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Client communication

Multi-priority management

Self-motivation

Small team environment

Alaska-based candidates preferred

Education

Paralegal certification/education preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

• _ ** Role: Estate Planning Paralegal**_
• _ ** Location: Anchorage/Eagle River, Alaska**_
• _ ** Job Type: Fulltime - Onsite**_
• _ ** Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM**_
• _ ** Work Arrangement: In-Person, with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate**_
• _ ** Salary: $55,000-$70,000 per year, depending on experience**_
• _ ** Benefits: Paid Time Off, Simple IRA Retirement Plan**_

_ ** About the Firm**_

A growing boutique law firm specializing in estate planning and criminal defense is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its team.

As a relatively new firm, this position offers significant opportunity for creativity, growth, and professional development. Someone who enjoys creating systems, improving processes, and helping build the structure of a small law office will thrive in this role.

_ ** **Position Overview:****_

The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients to support estate planning matters from initial intake through completion. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable communicating directly with clients, and able to take initiative in a growing office environment.

_ ** **Key Responsibilities:****_

• Communicate with clients regarding scheduling, appointments, and updates on their estate plans.
• Answer phones and handle new client intake.
• Schedule client meetings and manage calendars.
• Assist attorneys with drafting estate planning documents.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Record deeds and file documents with courts and other appropriate offices.
• Maintain organized client files and documentation.
• Follow up with clients and assist attorneys in keeping matters on schedule.
• Help create and improve office systems and processes.
• Provide general paralegal and administrative support as needed.

_ ** **Qualifications:****_

• Prior paralegal or legal office experience preferred.
• Estate planning or probate experience is a plus.
• ** Formal paralegal education is not required, but is a plus.**
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative office environment.
• Candidates currently located in Alaska are strongly preferred.

_ ** **Compensation & Benefits:****_

• $55,000-$70,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• In-person position with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate
• Paid Time Off
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan
• Opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility
• Opportunity to help build systems and processes within a growing firm

_ ** **Why Join Us?****_

This is an opportunity to become an important part of a growing law practice where your ideas, creativity, and initiative can make a direct impact.

The right candidate will enjoy helping families plan for their future and seeing the meaningful difference estate planning can make for clients and their families.

Hiring Timeline: The firm is looking to fill this position within approximately one month, and the right candidate may be able to start immediately.

Interview Process: Initial interview via Zoom, followed by additional in-person meetings.