Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Estate Administration

Kinghorn Law

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Matching contributions to 401(k)

Mentorship from experienced attorneys

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Kinghorn Law | Financial, a Tucson-based estate planning firm, seeks a friendly, detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join the Estate Planning and Elder Law team. This full-time, in-office role involves assisting attorneys with probate, trust administration, guardianship, and related paperwork, while meeting clients and coordinating with financial institutions.

You will work closely with attorneys and senior paralegals, receive hands-on training, and be part of a team that values

Qualifications

Experience in estate planning or legal support is a plus.
Ability to manage documents with accuracy and care.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong client-facing skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in probate, trust administration, guardianship, and conservatorship matters.
Process detailed paperwork and document filings.
Meet with clients and support attorneys.
Communicate with clients and financial institutions by email and phone.
Collaborate with the legal team and other professionals.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisors or attorneys.

Skills

Professionalism and communication

Grammar and proofreading

Team collaboration

Time management

Phone communication with clients

Self-directed

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Estate Planning and Administration Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Tucson, AZ

Classification: Non-exempt

Hours: Full-time

Location: 3573 E. Sunrise Dr., Suite 209, Tucson, AZ 85718

Who We Are

Kinghorn Law | Financial is a growing estate planning law firm whose mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve peace. Our team culture is what differentiates us. We value Extreme Ownership, Dignity, Warmth, Discovery and Community, and we look for people who naturally bring those qualities into their work. We believe in serving our clients with genuine care and continually developing professionally.

About the Role

We’re looking for a friendly, detail-orientedLegal Assistant or Paralegal to join our Estate Planning and Elder Law team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people while also handling documents and paperwork with accuracy and care.

Candidates with experience in professional fields such as wealth management, tax preparation, insurance, banking, or legal support are encouraged to apply. You’ll work closely with an attorney and senior paralegal and receive hands-on training.

We’re seeking someone interested in building a long-term career with our team. This is a full-time, in-office position; remote work is not available.

Skills and Qualifications That Help You Succeed

High level of professionalism with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data entry tools.
Excellent grammar and proofing skills.
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable speaking on the phone with clients and financial institutions.
Self-directed.

Position Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in probate, trust administration, guardianship, and conservatorship matters.
Process detailed paperwork.
Meet with clients and support attorneys.
Communicate with clients and other professionals in email and over the phone.
Work with financial, banking, and insurance institutions.
Other tasks assigned by supervisor, Leadership, or Attorneys.

Benefits