Paralegal

Paralegal — Estate AdministrationOur client, a well-established law firm with a respected Estate Planning and Estate Administration practice, is seeking a seasoned Paralegal — Estate Administration to join its growing Tupelo team. This is an opportunity to step into an experienced, collaborative group and take immediate ownership of probate and trust administration matters from opening through closing — working directly with clients during one of the most important and personal moments of their lives.About the RoleThis position will primarily support the firm's Managing Partner, an experienced and highly engaged attorney with a busy estate planning and estate administration practice, with a primary focus on estate administration. The role may also provide occasional support to one or two additional attorneys within the group. The successful candidate will join an established team that already includes an experienced estate planning paralegal and two estate administration paralegals — adding capacity and expertise to a well-run, growing practice rather than building one from scratch. The firm's culture is professional, collegial, and team-oriented, with many long-tenured employees and a strong emphasis on collaboration, responsiveness, and client service. This is a high-trust environment where paralegals are expected — and trusted — to manage files independently while staying closely connected to the team around them.What You'll DoManage estate administration, probate, and trust administration matters independently from opening through closingAssist with preparation of trusts, probate filings, property and business transitions, and conservatorshipsDraft, prepare, collect, organize, and file estate administration documents, trust administration records, real estate title documents, deeds, and memoranda of trustObtain documents and records from clients, state agencies, and local agenciesReview client financial information; audit documents for accuracy; draft estate tax analysisPrepare final estate planning letters, including executed documents and trust funding recommendations covering investment accounts, real estate, life insurance, and retirement assetsReview revocable and irrevocable trusts, LLC operating agreements, and corporate bylawsProofread legal documents for accuracy and consistencyKeep attorney deadlines on track through organized scheduling and proactive remindersMaintain organized digital files in iManage and paper files as requiredCommunicate professionally and compassionately with clients in person, by phone, and virtuallyRecord billable time daily and meet an annual billable hour goal of 1,500 hoursWhat We're Looking For5-7+ years of paralegal experience, ideally concentrated in estate administration, probate, trusts, or related estate mattersSolid working knowledge of probate and trust administration processes, with the confidence to manage matters independentlyStrong paralegal experience in other practice areas will be considered, though estate administration experience is a significant advantageHigh level of computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PDF) and document management systems; iManage experience a plusExcellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple active matters simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment and a high degree of professionalism and discretionA proactive mindset — someone who anticipates next steps rather than waiting to be toldComfort working directly with clients through sensitive, emotional, and often complex situationsA collaborative approach that complements an established team of estate planning and estate administration paralegalsA four year degree and/or paralegal certificate is preferred; significant relevant experience may substitute for formal educationIf you're an experienced estate administration, probate, or trust paralegal ready to bring your skills to a respected, team-oriented practice, we'd love to hear from you.