Paralegal – Estate & Trust Administration
Atticus Lawyer Coaching
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alpena • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $39,500 - $44,500 per year
About the role
- Assist attorneys with probate and trust administration matters by preparing and filing documents and helping move estates and trusts through the administration process from opening through completion
- Prepare court filings, correspondence, and documentation related to probate estate and trust administration
- Assist with preparation of real estate documents associated with probate estates and trust administration matters
- Maintain organized case files and electronic document systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping and efficient retrieval of information
- Track deadlines and filing requirements to ensure timely completion of court filings and administration tasks
- Coordinate communication with clients, courts, financial institutions, and other outside professionals involved in estate and trust administration matters
- Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support the efficient progression of matters from opening through completion
- Provide support to the estate planning team when needed, including assisting with preparation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience
- Prior paralegal experience preferred, particularly in probate, trust administration, or estate planning
- Working knowledge of probate procedures and estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Benefits
- Salary Range: $39,500 – $44,500 base salary commensurate with experience
- Plus monthly stipend and bonus opportunities
- Estimated total compensation potential: $43,000 – $52,000 annually
- 401(k) with 3% employer match
- Monthly stipend in lieu of health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Flexible hours and flex-time options
- Annual Office Retreat
- Supportive team culture that values work-life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
probate procedurestrust administrationestate planningwillspowers of attorneyreal estate documentscourt filingsdocument preparationrecordkeepingdeadline tracking
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime managementwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailaccuracyindependencecollaborationclient communicationteam support
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeparalegal certificate