Legal Assistant

Chandler and Brown; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance premium assistance

Disability and life insurance

Paid ramp parking

Job summary

Chandler and Brown, a small estate planning law firm in Downtown St. Paul with a relocation to Woodbury in 2026, seeks a paralegal to assist with drafting documents and research focused on probate and trust administration.

The role supports attorneys, interacts with clients, and involves general office tasks. A paralegal certification is preferred, with training offered for the right candidate who has a strong service orientation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification and estate planning experience preferred.
• Willing to be trained if not certified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong grammar.
• Ability to work in the office Monday–Friday with some flexibility for personal matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft living documents and related estate planning instruments.
• Prepare real estate documents and deed filings.
• File documents with courts as needed and manage case archives.
• Support attorneys and communicate with clients by phone, in person, or email.
• Perform basic administrative tasks (copying, filing, scanning, mailing).
• Manage paper and electronic files and back up staff when needed.

Skills

Paralegal certification

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Paralegal

Job description

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT - SMALL ESTATE PLANNING LAW FIRM

OVERVIEW:

We are a small, but established, business and estate planning law firm located in Downtown St. Paul in the beautiful 1st Bank Building, moving to Woodbury October of 2026. As a firm, we are passionate about helping our clients with their estate planning needs. We are seeking an energetic and versatile paralegal to assist with drafting documents and conducting legal research, with an emphasis on probate and trust administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Drafting legal documents such as Living Trust, POA, Advanced Care Directives, Pour-Over Will, Certification of Trust, Community and Separate Property Agreement, etc.
• Real estate document preparation and deed filings.
• Preparing and filing documents with courts as needed.
• Organizing and archiving documents related to completed and ongoing cases.
• Support attorneys with their legal needs. Follow up with or answer questions for clients in the absence of the attorney - by phone, in-person, or email.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, and mailing.
• Manage paper and electronic files.
• Back up staff team members when they are busy or have a day off.
• Work with various computer programs, databases, and systems.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Ideally, you are certified as a Paralegal and have experience with estate planning, but if you don't, we are willing to train the right service oriented individual who has a great attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to roll up your sleeves.
• Ability to work in the office Monday through Friday (with flexibility provided due to family or personal matters).
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with other staff, attorneys, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written communication skills and grammar.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A fun and family-friendly work environment.
• A challenging and rewarding career where you are always learning, and no day is the same.
• Potential for annual financial award based on individual and business performance.
• Benefits that include a generous 401K match, medical insurance premium reimbursement, disability and life insurance, paid ramp parking, and much more.
• Opportunity to advance to more responsibility, depending on career interests.