Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Overview

We’re seeking a dedicated full‑time paralegal to join our team in person, focused primarily on trust and estate matters. The role also includes support for a variety of business and real estate legal matters. Excellence in organization, multitasking, client communication, and proficiency across legal tools (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, document management systems) are essential.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist attorneys with all facets of trust and estate administration—probate filings, trust funding, asset marshaling, preparing accountings and judicial forms, client/fiduciary correspondence, gathering and organizing client documentation, reviewing statements, preparing deeds or transfer documents, and coordinating with external advisors.

You’ll provide essential administrative support—managing calendars, scheduling meetings and signing appointments, coordinating with clients and courts, handling mail, scanning and organizing both physical and electronic files, preparing reports and time and billing entries, expense reimbursements, and supporting general office coordination tasks

You’ll play a key role in supporting attorneys in all phases of estate planning—from drafting through execution and maintenance.

Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing documents such as trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, living wills, and beneficiary designation forms; assisting with titling of assets and beneficiary changes; coordinating signing and execution with clients; organizing and maintaining estate planning files; and managing timely updates and reviews as client circumstances evolve.

You’ll also assist with business and real estate matters, including preparing and filing documents. This includes familiarity with and handling of electronic filing procedures in Indiana state and federal courts and administrative systems as applicable.

The pace can be fast; you must be comfortable shifting focus when interrupted by urgent matters. Strong, empathetic yet professional communication with clients, trustees, beneficiaries and other parties is critical.

Qualifications

The ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy is essential. You’ll need to be tech‑savvy—fluent in tools like Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to draft clear correspondence, and confidence handling client inquiries are a must.

A professional, collaborative demeanor and strong ethics and discretion are non‑negotiable. Familiarity with e-filing requirements for Indiana state and federal courts is preferred.

What We Offer

You’ll work onsite in a supportive legal environment alongside attorneys, co‑paralegals, support staff, and clients. Full‑time, in‑person schedule with benefits, professional development and a meaningful opportunity to be deeply involved in estate planning, administration, and ancillary business and real estate work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person