Estate Planning Paralegal — CA

MERIT Beauty; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MERIT Beauty is seeking an experienced Estate Planning paralegal to support the drafting of trusts, wills, and related documents. The role involves improving processes in collaboration with client services and operations teams.

Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of estate planning experience in California and be eager to work in a start-up environment. We offer flexible working options including full-time, part-time, or contract roles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estate planning experience in California.
• Experience in drafting trusts, wills, POAs, and directives.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting estate planning documents (trusts, wills, POAs, directives).
• Collaborate with client services and operations teams to improve processes.

Skills

Estate planning experience

Drafting legal documents

Process improvement

Job description

About Us

ElmTree Law (elmtree.law) is a new‑age estate planning law firm making trusts and wills simple, transparent, and accessible. Built by one of the founders of LegalZoom, with flat‑fee pricing and modern tech, we help California families protect their assets and avoid probate.

Role

We’re seeking an experienced Estate Planning paralegal to join our growing team. You’ll assist in the drafting of trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related documents, and help shape efficient, tech‑driven workflows. We’re open to full‑time, part‑time, or contract roles for candidates that fit our ethos.

What You’ll Do

• Assisting in drafting estate planning documents (trusts, wills, POAs, directives)
• Collaborate with our client services and operations teams to improve processes

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of estate planning experience in California
• Someone who wants to practice in a start‑up environment

Application

You can apply by sending a resume to [e-mail].