Estate Planning Paralegal
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 annually, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits
- Health insurance reimbursement for individual market plans
- 401(k) with 3% employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- On-site fitness center access
Position Overview
A growing law firm in Chesterfield is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal to join its collaborative team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with prior estate planning experience who enjoys managing client matters, supporting attorneys, and contributing to an organized and efficient office environment.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in preparing estate planning documents, coordinating client communications, maintaining case files, and ensuring matters progress smoothly from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, organize, and manage estate planning documents and client files.
- Coordinate attorney calendars, client meetings, and appointments.
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding document collection, scheduling, and case status updates.
- Draft legal correspondence, forms, and other supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate records within the firm's case management system.
- Assist attorneys with daily legal and administrative tasks.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Provide guidance and support to legal support staff as needed.
- Help maintain efficient workflows and office procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of paralegal experience required.
- Previous estate planning experience required; no exceptions
- Experience with Actionstep or other legal case management software is preferred but not required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate and support colleagues.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.