Estate Planning & Probate Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We’re Hiring: Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Estate Planning & Probate

In-person, 5 Days a Week, $24 to $27 per hour plus Quarterly Bonus

Do you love a perfectly organized file almost as much as a well-turned sentence (or a beautifully balanced spreadsheet)? If a probate filing going out ahead of deadline gives you a little thrill, we should talk.

Yanowitz Law Firm is looking for a detail-oriented, big-hearted Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our estate planning and probate team. We help individuals and families protect what matters most, and we want someone who brings precision and warmth to that work.

Why Yanowitz Law Firm
We’re an 11-person firm built on kindness, innovation, and teamwork. We’re also proud to have been recognized as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in Trusts & Estates.

Compensation & Benefits

• $24 to $27 per hour, based on experience, plus a quarterly bonus for meeting firm goals

• Employer-sponsored health insurance

• 401(k) with a 3% employer match

• 3 weeks PTO, 1 week sick time, and paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and employee discounts

• A team that genuinely supports each other and work that truly matters

$24 - $27 per hour plus Quarterly Bonus

What You’ll Do

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, under attorney guidance

• Draft and file probate documents with the court, tracking deadlines closely

• Enter and organize information for estate tax returns with careful accuracy

• Assist with signing appointments, helping clients feel calm and well cared for

• Keep client files and workflows organized and on track

Who You Are

• You have real emotional intelligence. You can read a room and respond with warmth and professionalism

• You have a sharp eye for detail and take genuine pride in getting things exactly right

• You’re a positive, glass-half-full kind of teammate

• You love writing, or you love numbers. English majors and math majors, this is your moment

• You’re organized and enjoy bringing order to complexity

• You’re comfortable working in person, five days a week, as part of a close-knit team

• No prior legal experience required. We’re happy to train the right person. Character, curiosity, and care come first.

Yanowitz Law Firm has been recognized as a top Trust and Estate law firm by U.S. News & World Report since 2015 and has earned 270+ five-star Google reviews . Kindness, excellent client service, teamwork, and thoughtful use of technology are central to how we practice.