An expanding boutique law firm in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, specializing in Trust/Estate Planning and Administration and Business/Transactional counseling.
Job Type: Full -Time or Part-Time , in-person at Berwyn office
Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience , plus benefits
Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant , ideally with 3 or more years of experience in either Business/Transactional or Trust/Estate Planning and Administration matters. Experience in both is not expected as we provide training in the complementary practice area. We value client relations skills (including serving as a day-to-day point of contact for clients ) , attention to detail,Microsoft Office proficiency , and willingness to learn our Firm’s legal research and accounting software .
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with all facets of client representation
- Prepare and finalize legal documents under attorney supervision including entity formation documents, operating agreements, business purchase/sale agreements (and ancillary documents), wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration filings
- Manage, with attorney, communications with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions , and other parties
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw (Practical Law/CoCounsel), Spellbook, or similar platforms and assist with drafting memoranda and client correspondence
- Maintain client files, transactional deal checklists, case management records, and billing documentation in compliance with Firm protocols and the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
- Schedule, coordinate, and participate in client meetings, document signings, deal closings
- Monitor critical tax, Trust/Estate Administration, and transactional deadlines
- Pursue professional development through relevant continuing legal education and training programs
Required Qualifications
- Generally, 3 or more years of substantive Business/Transactional or Trust/Estate Planning and Administration experience (strong related experience also considered), with willingness to learn complementary practice areas
- Associate’s degree in paralegal studies , Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent organizational skills , with proven ability to manage multiple client matters and competing deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail and professional interaction with clients, attorneys, and third parties
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment under attorney supervision, while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with research and drafting tools (e.g., Westlaw – Practical Law/ CoCounsel, Spellbook)
- Experience with Estate Administration/Trust accounting software (Thomson Reuters OneSource Fiduciary Accounting System)
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania Probate procedures and Orphans’ Court rules
- Pennsylvania Notary Public
- Experience in other areas (e.g., Litigation, Real Estate) helpful but not required
Other Firm Offerings
- Sophisticated work in a supportive and collegial setting that values professional excellence and life outside the office
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- Rewarding work with individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses with meaningful community impact
- Significant technology support (including secure, legal-focused AI platforms)
- We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification.
- Toscani, Stathes & Zoeller, LLC is an equal opportunity employer