Estate Planning Paralegal

Law Mom,LLC ®; Duxbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Law Mom is seeking a highly experienced Senior Estate Planning Paralegal to join our Duxbury office. The role focuses on drafting sophisticated estate planning documents and managing files with minimal supervision, leveraging WealthCounsel drafting experience.

We hire for precision, organization, and collaboration in a hybrid, client-centered environment. Massachusetts estate planning knowledge is essential, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of estate planning paralegal experience.
• Direct WealthCounsel drafting experience (required)
• Experience drafting MAPTs.
• Experience drafting Special Needs Trusts (First-Party and Third-Party).
• Experience drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts.
• Strong understanding of Massachusetts estate planning concepts.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to independently manage files and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft Complex Estate Planning Documents.
• Manage multiple estate planning matters simultaneously.
• Coordinate workflow between attorneys, legal assistants, and clients.
• Track deadlines and ensure files move efficiently from engagement through signing.
• Identify potential issues before they become problems.
• Maintain organized and accurate client records.
• Review documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure plans match attorney recommendations and engagement terms.

Skills

Estate planning

WealthCounsel drafting

MAPTs drafting

Special Needs Trusts drafting

Trust drafting (revocable/irrevocable)

Massachusetts estate planning

Organization

Project/deadline management

Attention to detail

Independent file management

Tools

Zoho CRM

Deeds preparation/recording

Job description

Position Type:

Full-Time.

Salary:

Starting at $83,000+ based on experience.

About Law Mom

Law Mom is a growing estate planning, probate, and trust administration law firm serving families throughout Massachusetts. We are known for exceptional client care, innovative legal solutions, and a collaborative team culture focused on helping families protect what matters most.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Estate Planning Paralegal to join our Duxbury Office.

IMPORTANT:

WEALTHCOUNSEL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Applicants without direct Wealth Counsel drafting experience will not be considered.

This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking a paralegal who can immediately contribute by drafting sophisticated estate planning documents and managing files with minimal supervision.

What You'll Do:

Draft Complex Estate Planning Documents.

You Will Draft And Manage

• Revocable Living Trusts.
• Wills.
• Powers of Attorney.
• Health Care Proxies.
• Trust Amendments and Restatements.
• Irrevocable Trusts.
• Massachusetts Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs).
• First-Party and Third-Party Special Needs Trusts (SNTs).
• Real Estate Deeds.
• Trust Funding Documents.
• Trust administration.
• Probate.

Project Management

• Manage multiple estate planning matters simultaneously.
• Coordinate workflow between attorneys, legal assistants, and clients.
• Track deadlines and ensure files move efficiently from engagement through signing.
• Identify potential issues before they become problems.
• Maintain organized and accurate client records.

Quality Control

• Review documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure plans match attorney recommendations and engagement terms.
• Maintain Law Mom's high standards for client service and document quality.

Required Qualifications.

MUST HAVE:

• Minimum 2-4 years of estate planning paralegal experience.
• Direct Wealth Counsel drafting experience (required, no exceptions).
• Experience drafting MAPTs.
• Experience drafting Special Needs Trusts (First-Party and Third-Party).
• Experience drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts.
• Strong understanding of Massachusetts estate planning concepts.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to independently manage files and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience with Zoho CRM.
• Experience preparing and recording deeds.
• Notary Public or willingness to become a Notary.

Who Will Thrive Here:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning systems.
• Passionate about helping families.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.