Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal
Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal
Description
Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal
Ayres Presser Elder Law | Johnstown, PA
Full-Time | Hybrid Preferred, Remote Considered for Highly Qualified Pennsylvania Candidates
Bring your estate planning and administration experience into a trusted paralegal role where your judgment, client care, and attention to detail are valued every day.
The Opportunity
Ayres Presser Elder Law is seeking an experienced Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal who understands the importance of careful legal work, compassionate client communication, and steady matter management.
This is a strong opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys meaningful client contact, values professional independence, and wants to be a key support partner in estate planning, elder law, estate administration, and trust administration matters.
The ideal candidate will bring current Pennsylvania estate planning and administration experience and the confidence to help move matters forward with accuracy, organization, and professionalism. While experience in this practice area is important, the firm will provide guidance on its internal systems, workflows, and preferred processes.
Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers the opportunity to do more than complete task-based legal support. You will help clients navigate important family, financial, and estate decisions while serving as a trusted point of contact throughout the process.
You will work closely with the attorney, participate in client communication, assist with document preparation and review, support estate and trust administration matters, and help ensure clients receive clear guidance and a high level of care.
For the right person, this position offers meaningful responsibility, schedule flexibility, strong benefits, performance-based bonus opportunities, and the ability to contribute in a role where your experience truly matters.
What You’ll Be Doing
Client Communication and Matter Support
Participate in client meetings and assist with discussions involving estate planning and administration matters
Communicate directly with clients, providing updates, gathering information, and helping matters move forward
Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and related professionals
Help clients feel informed, respected, and supported during important legal and family transitions
Estate Planning Support
Assist with drafting and reviewing estate planning documents
Prepare and organize client information for plan design, attorney review, and execution
Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before signing
Support the attorney with client meeting preparation, follow-up, and document finalization
Estate and Trust Administration
Support estate and trust administration matters from intake through completion
Assist with probate and administration filings, correspondence, asset information, beneficiary communication, and related documentation
Work with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals
Help track deadlines, required documents, and next steps to keep matters organized and moving
Document Drafting, Systems, and Workflow
Draft and organize documents using estate planning and administration software
Maintain accurate client files and matter records
Use Microsoft 365, CosmoLex, Lawmatics, and related systems to support workflow and communication
Contribute to process improvements that support accuracy, efficiency, and client service
What We’re Looking For
3 to 5 years of current experience in Pennsylvania estate planning, estate administration, probate, or trust administration
Experience drafting estate planning documents and supporting estate or trust administration matters
Strong understanding of Pennsylvania estate and probate processes
Confidence communicating with clients in a professional, compassionate, and clear manner
Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with accuracy
Comfort using legal software, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based systems
Paralegal certificate, relevant education, or equivalent experience preferred
A steady, client-centered professional who enjoys being trusted with meaningful responsibility
Work Environment
Hybrid work is preferred, with periodic in-office presence in Johnstown, PA for client meetings, team collaboration, and firm needs.
Remote candidates may be considered if they bring strong, current Pennsylvania estate planning and estate administration experience and can work effectively with the firm’s systems, communication expectations, and client service standards.
Candidates located within reasonable driving distance of Johnstown, PA are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Firm
Ayres Presser Elder Law is dedicated to guiding individuals and families through some of life’s most important and often challenging transitions. The firm focuses on estate planning, elder law, estate administration, and trust administration, providing thoughtful, practical legal solutions with a high level of personal care.
The team is collaborative, client-centered, and committed to delivering clear guidance, peace of mind, and dependable support to the individuals and families it serves.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary around $60,000, commensurate with experience
Monthly KPI performance-based bonus opportunities
401(k) with employer match and potential profit sharing
Medical benefits, 50% employer paid
3 weeks PTO plus paid holidays
Ongoing training, CLEs, and professional development support
Hybrid flexibility, with remote consideration for highly qualified Pennsylvania candidates
How to Apply
Please submit your resume for confidential consideration. A cover letter is not required with your initial application. If selected for an interview, the firm will request a brief cover letter so you can share more about your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the role.
All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality. We truly appreciate the time and thoughtyou put into your application and look forward to connecting with candidates whose experience, professionalism, and client-centered approach align with this meaningful role.
Job ID: 84318891
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