Trust and Estate Paralegal
About The Position
Lewis Rice has an immediate opening for a part-time or full-time Trust and Estate Paralegal to join our downtown Kansas City team. We welcome applications from both seasoned professionals and those who are new to the field but eager to learn and grow. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available. Key Responsibilities Provide paralegal support in estate planning, probate, and related tax matters Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing probate pleadings and other legal documents Assist in administration of estate and trust matters Maintain files in our document management system Communicate with clients, courts, and internal team members Support attorneys with administrative and case-management tasks Requirements Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience with Worldox or a similar document management system Previous paralegal or probate experience is a plus Comfortable with numbers - ability to handle financial information with accuracy and confidentiality Strong attention to detail Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to work primarily in-office; some remote flexibility may be discussed Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience Work-from-home or remote flexibility may be considered Supportive, professional, and collegial work environment Comprehensive benefits package, including paid covered parking If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to contribute to a growing practice, we encourage you to apply. Please send your cover letter and resume to Meghan Lehman: [email protected]
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with Worldox or a similar document management system
- Previous paralegal or probate experience is a plus
- Comfortable with numbers - ability to handle financial information with accuracy and confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work primarily in-office; some remote flexibility may be discussed
Nice To Haves
- Previous paralegal or probate experience
Responsibilities
- Provide paralegal support in estate planning, probate, and related tax matters
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing probate pleadings and other legal documents
- Assist in administration of estate and trust matters
- Maintain files in our document management system
- Communicate with clients, courts, and internal team members
- Support attorneys with administrative and case-management tasks
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
- Work-from-home or remote flexibility may be considered
- Supportive, professional, and collegial work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package, including paid covered parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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