Paralegal - Probate

Company: Polaris Law Group, LLC
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

Do you love helping people? Would you like the opportunity to actually meet clients face-to-face and help them in their time of need? We are looking for a great paralegal for our probate and estate administration team.



Would you like to work with a team of attorneys and co-workers who enjoy what they do, and are passionate about helping clients? If so, this may be the job for you.



We're hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing probate filings and assisting clients through the opening and closing of probate matters. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you'll love, apply below.



Benefits:



--- Competitive compensation based on experience.
--- Bonus opportunities.
--- Paid holidays and time off.
--- Health insurance coverage.
--- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
--- Positive team environment with growth opportunities.


How to Apply:
Submit your cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, address the following:

--- Why you are interested in this position?
--- What intrigues you about working at an estate planning and elder law firm?
--- Qualities and experience that you possess that would benefit our firm.


Thank you for considering this rewarding opportunity. We will reach out within 7 business days if you qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

Responsibilities:
--- Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal issues and provide updates
--- Draft legal filings for probate court divisions
--- Draft documents and assist with the administration of trust estates
--- Organizing files and researching legal issues
--- Keeping files organized, scheduling and calendaring, and ensuring deadlines are met
--- Entering time contemporaneously for probate files

Qualifications:

--- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
--- Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree preferred
--- Strong oral and written communication skills
--- At least 3 years of experience in the legal field under the guidance of an attorney in a law firm setting, including experience in probate matters

About Company:
Polaris Law Group, LLC is a fast-growing law firm that focuses on estate planning, elder law, probate, and estate administration, with offices in St. Charles County and St. Louis County. Our attorneys have been practicing law since 2002. Polaris helps clients plan for their future and protect their families and loved ones. Clients continue to choose to plan with Polaris Law Group because of the client-centric approach to estate planning and continuing commitment to clients.

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