Estate Planning Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

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About Us

Mid-America Law Practice, LLC is a growing law firm focused on estate planning, personal injury, and elder law. We are committed to providing excellent client service and building long-term relationships within the community. We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive team member with a growth mindset who takes ownership of their work and genuinely cares about clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estate Planning Legal Assistant / Paralegal who is comfortable managing files, communicating with clients, and ensuring estate plans are properly completed and funded. This is not a purely administrative role—you will play a key part in the client experience and the efficiency of our practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents using WealthCounsel
• Prepare and draft deeds and real estate transfer documents
• Assist with probate filings and administration
• Track clients throughout the estate planning process to ensure timely progress and completion
• Communicate regularly with clients and follow up at each stage of the process
• Ensure proper execution and trust funding of estate plans
• Identify inefficiencies and help create and improve internal processes and systems
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and third parties
• Maintain organized and accurate case files

Qualifications

• Required: Experience using WealthCounsel
• Strong knowledge of estate planning and probate processes
• Experience drafting deeds and related documents
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Growth mindset with a willingness to improve systems and take initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trust funding
• Familiarity with case management systems (e.g., Lawmatics)
• Client-facing experience in a legal setting
• Bilingual is a plus

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, expanding firm
• Meaningful, client-focused work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses tied to KPIs, including client satisfaction, efficiency, and case completion

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief message explaining your experience with WealthCounsel and estate planning.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well with clients, has a growth mindset, and wants to help build efficient systems while growing with a firm long-term.

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chesterfield, MO 63005