Estate Planning Paralegal — Probate & Trust Admin

Chandler and Brown, Ltd.; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler and Brown, Ltd., a small estate planning law firm, is relocating from Downtown St. Paul to Woodbury in Oct 2026 and seeks a paralegal/legal assistant. The role focuses on drafting probate and trust documents and supporting attorneys with legal research.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail‑minded, and have strong written and verbal communication skills to work with clients, attorneys, and staff in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally certified as a Paralegal with estate planning experience.
• Willing to train a service‑oriented individual with a positive attitude and strong communication.
• Ability to work in the office Monday through Friday.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills with staff, attorneys and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; solid written communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft living trusts, POA, Advance Directives, Pour-Over Will, Certification of Trust and related documents.
• Prepare real estate documents and deed filings.
• Prepare and file documents with courts as needed.
• Organize and archive case documents and support attorneys.
• Answer questions from clients by phone, in‑person, or email when attorneys are unavailable.
• Perform basic administrative tasks (copying, filing, scanning, mailing).
• Manage paper and electronic files and back up staff when busy.
• Work with various computer programs, databases, and systems.

Skills

Paralegal

Estate planning

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

Chandler and Brown, Ltd., a small estate planning law firm, is relocating from Downtown St. Paul to Woodbury in Oct 2026 and seeks a paralegal/legal assistant. The role focuses on drafting probate and trust documents and supporting attorneys with legal research.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail‑minded, and have strong written and verbal communication skills to work with clients, attorneys, and staff in a collaborative office environment.