Paralegal Legal Assistant

Chandler and Brown, Ltd.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A small, established estate planning law firm in Downtown St. Paul is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist with document drafting and legal research, emphasizing probate and trust administration. This role offers a competitive salary and a family-friendly work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

401K match

Medical insurance premium reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Paid ramp parking

Challenging and rewarding career

Qualifications

• Experience in estate planning preferred, but training available.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday with flexibility.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and prepare filings for court.
• Organize and archive documents for cases.
• Support attorneys and manage client communications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Written Communication Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Job Description

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. 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.

· Competitive salary with a starting range from $50K to $60K depending on qualifications and experience.

· 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.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Terri Mallet at [e-mail]. No agencies please. References/recommendations welcome but not required. Thank you!! And we look forward to hearing from you!

Company Description

Paralegal - Small Downtown Estate Planning Firm

Company Description

Paralegal - Small Downtown Estate Planning Firm