Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

** Estate Planning Law Firm Seeking a Paralegal **

• Small Law Firm (solo practitioner attorney)
• Friendly and Supportive Environment
• Busy and Growing Practice

Luminary Wills and Trusts is a boutique estate planning law firm located on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville. We are a young, collaborative, and upbeat firm and we are looking for a highly detail-oriented paralegal to help keep up with increasing client demand.

** Position Overview **
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, meticulous, and self-motivated. The paralegal will support the attorney by reviewing and drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and running select meetings. Accuracy and consistency are critical. This position requires someone who naturally checks and re-checks their own work.

** Key Responsibilities **

• ** Attorney Support: ** Screen certain potential clients if their situation is too complex for the front desk to schedule appropriately. Review intakes and prior estate planning documents to generate brief outlines and meeting notes for the attorney.
• ** Real Estate Research & Drafting: ** Review the GIS and the Register of Deeds to confirm property ownership. Review existing plat maps and property descriptions. Draft first pass non-warranty deeds for attorney review.
• ** Client Meetings: ** Lead draft review and funding meetings to guide clients through their documents and asset transfers. We don't expect anyone to be able to jump right in and do this. Our attorney will make time to train you and allow for shadowing so that you feel comfortable when the time comes. He will also be there ready to jump in if there are issues or questions that arise during your meetings. However, you should feel comfortable with the idea of preparing for and leading certain client meetings.
• ** Communication & Coordination: ** Manage phone and email correspondence, keeping detailed notes to ensure seamless team collaboration.
• ** Document Management: ** Review estate planning binders, update asset spreadsheets, and meticulously proofread documents for accuracy.
• ** **Execution & Firm Support: ****Serve as a notary/witness for signings and assist with front desk coverage or general administrative tasks as needed.

** Qualifications **

• North Carolina Certified Paralegal
• Prior Estate Planning Experience ( _ preferred, not required _ )
• Notary Public, State of North Carolina ( _ preferred, not required _ )
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, meticulous attention to detail.
• Positive Attitude: Brings joy, humor, and a bright perspective to daily work life.
• Client-Focused: Empathetic listener who loves connecting with people from all walks of life.

** Position Details **

• Schedule: 5 days per week (Mon-Fri), 7:30am-4:00pm
• Pay: $45,000 salary
• Location: 900 Hendersonville Road, Suite 201B, Asheville, NC 28803

** Benefits **

• PTO: 15 Vacation Days (with notice)
• Office is Closed for all 11 Federal Holidays
• Holiday Break (office closes for 1 week around Christmas)
• Office Hours are 7:30AM – 4PM (avoids rush hour traffic)
• Small, friendly boutique law practice
• Be a part of something from the ground up. As our practice grows, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally and financially.

** Why Join Us?** This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing firm in a supportive, modern work environment where quality, accuracy, and teamwork genuinely matter. Our founding attorney is dedicated to investing significant time into your training, mentorship, and professional development.

This role is ideal for a career-minded professional looking to establish long-term roots with a collaborative, close-knit team that treats both clients and colleagues like family. As the founding attorney's right-hand person, you will work independently, manage high-trust responsibilities, and bring an impeccable eye for detail to the practice. Joining our firm offers a unique ground-floor opportunity to elevate your skills and build a rewarding, lifelong career.

** How to Apply: ** Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you believe you are a good fit for our firm. Please note that we will only review applications that are completed with the requested cover letter. We look forward to considering your application. We thank you for your time and interest!