Legal Assistant Paralegal

Job Type: Full-time legal assistant/ paralegal Location: Louisville, KY About Us At Cochran Gersh Law Office, we focus exclusively on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law. Based in Louisville, our mission is to guide families through critical transitions with clear, compassionate, and highly personalized legal counsel. We maintain a highly collaborative, organized, and supportive team environment. We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated professional to join our team as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal. The Role You will support the firm by managing cases from initial client intake through the completion of estate plans or the administration and distribution of probate assets. This role requires a meticulous eye for detail and an empathetic communication style, as you will frequently interact with family members navigating complex or emotional processes. Key Responsibilities Estate Planning & Trust Support: Draft foundational estate planning and elder law documents under attorney supervision, including Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives. Prepare real estate deeds and property transfer documents. Coordinate schedules and witness formal estate planning signing. Prepare and organize court petitions, inventory forms, and standard probate documents. Identify, value, and track decedent assets (date-of-death valuations for real estate, financial accounts, and personal property). Draft fiduciary accountings, tracking estate checking accounts, expenses, and asset distributions. Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and Jefferson County (and surrounding) courts. Qualifications & Requirements We are looking for someone who is sharp, eager to learn, is exceptionally organized, and has a sense of humor. Experience Profile: Prior legal experience is required. We highly welcome and encourage applications from recent college graduates looking to launch a career in law, as well as candidates with established paralegal experience. Kentucky Court System: A solid, working understanding of the Kentucky Court system and court procedures. Kentucky E-Filing: Direct experience navigating and submitting filings through the Kentucky court e-filing systems. Software Proficiency: Strong, daily proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). #J-18808-Ljbffr