Experienced Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal

Jesson & Rains, PLLC

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement

3 weeks paid vacation

5 sick days

Job summary

A growing law firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Experienced Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal. The role involves fielding client calls, drafting estate planning documents, and managing probate files. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in estate planning or probate law, demonstrate strong research and writing skills, and possess a detail-oriented mindset. The firm values quality of life with competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans, while remote work is available on Wednesdays.

Qualifications

At least one year of experience as an estate planning and/or probate paralegal.
Detail-oriented with the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

Field telephone calls from clients and conduct signing appointments.
Draft estate planning documents and manage probate files.
Organize and file documents, and occasionally travel for court filings.

Skills

Excellent research

Writing

Proofreading

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Experienced Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from Jesson & Rains, PLLC

Jesson & Rains, PLLC, is a small but busy and growing law firm that values quality of life in addition to quality of work. Our core values are:

Do the right thing. Always.
Everyone has a voice.
We do what we say we're going to do, when we say we're going to do it.
Client-focused problem solvers.

The full‑time Estate Planning and Estate Administration / Probate Paralegal will field telephone calls from clients, conduct estate planning signing appointments in‑person, draft estate planning documents, probate forms, and deeds, correspond with clients regarding the status of their matter, calendar appointments and deadlines, organize and manage client’s probate files, record and file documents, and occasionally travel to the courthouse for filings or research.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team but can also work autonomously; who enjoys developing relationships with and connecting with clients personally; who is an excellent researcher, writer, and proofreader in order to deliver error‑free quality work to our clients; who is able to proactively prioritize and multitask in order to meet internal and external deadlines; who takes ownership of their work; who is detail‑oriented; who does things without a supervisor asking; and who is positive and creative to help our firm continue to grow.

At least one year of prior experience as an estate planning and/or probate paralegal is required. Salary range is $55,000 – $80,000 commensurate with additional experience or skills. Please do not respond to this job posting if you do not meet the experience requirements.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement.

Operate standard business hours 8‑5 or 9‑6.

3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days.

We remote work on Wednesday and close early on Friday (however this is NOT a hybrid position).

Job Type: Full-time.

Schedule: 8 hour shift.

Salary: $55,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience.