Senior Paralegal Lead — Trusts & Estates (Flexible Hours)

Build My Great Team® by Atticus®; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)/profit-sharing with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Firm-paid notary and paralegal cert.

Job summary

Spears & Shelf, LLP in San Francisco seeks a senior paralegal to lead the client experience from first call to final deliverable, supervise staff and outside providers, and keep estate, trust, and probate matters on schedule.

You will own project progress, answer routine client questions, and collaborate with attorneys to ensure accurate work while offering real work-life balance and predictable hours at a growing boutique firm.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of law firm paralegal experience, with estates and trusts focus.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate workflow with vendors.
• Strong client-facing communication, empathy, and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client experience from the initial call to final deliverable.
• Supervise staff and outside service providers; manage project timelines.
• Keep estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters on schedule.

Skills

Paralegal leadership

Client relations

Project coordination

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Job description

Spears & Shelf, LLP in San Francisco seeks a senior paralegal to lead the client experience from first call to final deliverable, supervise staff and outside providers, and keep estate, trust, and probate matters on schedule.

You will own project progress, answer routine client questions, and collaborate with attorneys to ensure accurate work while offering real work-life balance and predictable hours at a growing boutique firm.