Paralegal

At Miller & Miller Law Group PLLC, we empower clients by crafting comprehensive estate plans and providing compassionate support through the probate process. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting trusts, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, asset alignment documents, and related estate-planning materials. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to interact compassionately and professionally with clients, and the capacity to manage matters from intake through document signing and funding.The Estate Planning Paralegal will support attorneys by preparing drafts, coordinating client meetings, gathering and organizing financial information, maintaining accurate case notes, ensuring documents are executed properly, and assisting with our Legacy Protection Program and funding workflows. The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work with minimal supervision, and is committed to delivering an exceptional client experience.Compensation:$60,000 - $80,000 yearlyResponsibilities:Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviewsTake care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documentsDraft and prepare estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.Coordinate and schedule client meetings, providing a welcoming and professional experience that reflects our commitment to client care.Gather, organize, and review financial information to support comprehensive estate planning and asset alignment.Maintain detailed and accurate case notes, ensuring all client interactions and document changes are recorded promptly.Assist attorneys in managing the probate process, from initial intake through to document signing and funding.Ensure all documents are executed properly, adhering to legal requirements and client expectations.Support the Legacy Protection Program by managing workflows and ensuring the timely completion of tasks related to client estates and trusts management.Filing documents with the court and following up as neededCommunicating with clients regarding court proceedingsAssisting in marshalling the assets of estatesConducting client meetings to provide estate updatesTracking estate assets and liabilitiesDrafting estate accountings and release/refunding agreementsBonus SkillsCooperative funding experienceReal Estate experience, including deed creation and filingsQualifications:Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills3 years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm settingTalented communicator and writerExperience in drafting estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, and powers of attorney.Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.Proven track record of maintaining organized filing systems and accurate case notes.Strong interpersonal skills to interact compassionately and professionally with clients.Proficiency in coordinating and scheduling client meetings, ensuring a welcoming experience.Experience in gathering and organizing financial information for estate planning purposes.Ability to assist attorneys in managing the probate process from intake to document execution and funding completion.Preferred / Bonus QualificationsExperience with WealthCounsel for document drafting and matter automation.Experience with Lawmatics for CRM, intake, workflows, and automations.Familiarity with DecisionVault, HotDocs, or similar estate-planning platforms.Knowledge of New York-specific estate planning rules, Medicaid concepts, and probate procedures.Notary Public (or willingness to obtain certification).Prior experience interacting directly with clients during design, review, and signing meetings.About CompanyMiller & Miller Law Group PLLC is an Elder Law firm dedicated to giving clients an incredible and easy legal experience.We provide peace of mind to clients by creating detailed estate plans to ensure clients' wishes are carried out.We help clients in their golden years avoid nursing home and home health aide poverty.When a person passes, we help their loved ones through the probate and administration process with compassion, helping them every step of the way.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000