Paralegal - Estate Planning Legal Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
You have that rare combination of qualities we're looking for: when it comes to dealing with people, you're tender and softhearted; when it comes to dealing with clients and legal matters, you're sharp as a tack! Caring and clever: these are the traits that make you great at what you do. That's why Legacy Legal Group in Chesterfield, MO is interested in hiring you as a full-time Paralegal - Legal Assistant at our successful estate planning law firm.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US?
For starters, we're prepared to pay you a competitive wage of $40-50k, plus any accrued overtime and bonuses. Our Paralegals - Estate Planning Legal Assistants get these fantastic perks and benefits too:
- Bonuses (based on profitability)
- Paid time off (PTO) and a healthy work-life balance
- Paid holidays
- Sick days
- Pre-tax QSHERA (Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement) health benefits
- A retirement plan with a 3% company match
- A gym membership
- Fun company events, such as Cardinals baseball games, comedy clubs, Topgolf outings, etc.
- Professional development opportunities
- Free coffee and a lovely outdoor patio space
- Opportunities for advancement
If we have your attention, read on to learn more about what our estate planning law firm has to offer!
LEGACY LEGAL GROUP: WHAT DRIVES US
Out of all the areas of law to practice, why did we decide to specialize in estate planning? Our clients are our inspiration! They've spent their lives working, saving, and caring for the people they love, and helping them look toward the future and achieve peace of mind is incredibly fulfilling. We treat our clients with compassion, taking the time to listen and learn about their needs and wishes. Every story is different, so each person receives comprehensive assistance tailored to their individual goals. Our skilled legal professionals competently navigate all aspects of estate planning and elder law, business succession planning, and probate & trust administration. In fact, our law firm has been deemed one of the "Best Estate Planning Attorneys in St. Louis" by Expertise.com. We feel honored to play a role in helping our clients create lasting legacies.
We also feel privileged to work with an incredible team of dedicated employees who understand the importance of our mission. At Legacy Legal Group, we see each other, hear each other, and support each other. Each team member plays an important role in moving the company forward, and we do everything we can to facilitate professional growth and ensure our staff is happy. If you share our values of dedication, integrity, and compassion, you're a wonderful fit for our estate planning law firm!
PARALEGAL - LEGAL ASSISTANT: WHAT DRIVES YOU
In this Paralegal - Legal Assistant role, you have the opportunity to use your talents for good! Our attorneys rely on your compassion and dedication as you help our clients receive the assistance they need. Whether it's working with estate planning, elder law, business succession planning, special needs planning, or probate & trust administration, our clients and attorneys know they can count on you. You serve as a dependable point of contact for clients, answering their questions and documenting their needs during intake process and throughout their relationship with the firm. Your warm personality and estate planning and probate expertise provide invaluable reassurance as you explain what to expect during the legal process.
You're good at building client relationships, but you truly shine when it comes to balancing all of the administrative aspects of this job! You are determined and thorough while you work on tasks such as drafting promissory notes and deeds, reviewing financial statements, and taking inventories of estate assets and providing accountings for beneficiaries or the court.
You make sure our attorneys are prepared with every document and copy they need for each client engagement. You also draft and review correspondence, pleadings, and estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We know that the relationship between our paralegals, clients, and attorneys are important. We want to find a paralegal - legal assistant that has a desire to grow with us and build a great career. Put down roots with our estate planning law firm and see the difference that comes with a small firm that is as dedicated to their employees as they are to their clients.
Highly organized and attentive to detail, you are driven to provide top-notch support for both our law clients and attorneys. You feel proud that your endeavors help others plan for a secure future! You recognize that sometimes, all it takes is a phone call or an email to make sure our clients know what progress is being made and they haven't been forgotten or lost in the shuffle. Unlike larger firms, we focus on the small details and personal touches that make each client feel like our only client.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR LAW FIRM?
If you meet the following qualifications, you could be a great fit for our law firm:
- 2-3 years of estate planning, probate, or elder law experience
- Ability to conduct thorough research and analysis
- Ability to accurately draft legal documents
We're seeking someone who is attentive to detail, has excellent interpersonal skills, and can prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. If that sounds like you, we'd love to discuss this full-time Paralegal - Legal Assistant position with you! Please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application to get started. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 63017
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