Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a well-established, highly respected boutique law firm with nearly 30 years of history serving families across Illinois
• Work directly alongside a nationally recognized Elder Law attorney — the kind of mentorship that genuinely accelerates your career
• Your work will matter: every case you touch helps families navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives
• Enjoy a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, FSA, paid time off, and more
• Earn a competitive salary that rewards your experience and expertise
• Annual performance bonuses available
• Be part of a collaborative, collegial team that actually enjoys working together

Location: This role is based in-person at our St. Charles, IL office — a warm, team-oriented environment where collaboration happens every day. Remote flexibility may be available on an occasional basis once you're fully up to speed.

Note: This role requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on estate administration and/or guardianship experience. Applicants without this background will not be considered.

About Us

We are a boutique elder law and estate planning firm with nearly three decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianship, probate litigation, and long-term care planning. Our practice is led by a nationally recognized leader in the field, and we're known for combining the expertise of a larger firm with the personalized attention of a small one. We handle sensitive, meaningful matters every day — and we take that responsibility seriously. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and administer estate and trust administration matters from opening to close
• Support guardianship proceedings, including court filings, correspondence, and case tracking
• Draft legal documents, letters, and pleadings under attorney supervision
• Communicate directly with clients, courts, financial institutions, and other parties in a professional and empathetic manner
• Maintain organized case files and ensure deadlines and court dates are met
• Coordinate with attorneys to move matters forward efficiently and accurately
• Handle sensitive family situations with discretion, care, and professionalism

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in estate administration and/or guardianship (required)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously with precision
• Comfortable working independently while also thriving in a team environment
• Experience with probate court filings and procedures preferred
• Paralegal certificate or relevant legal education a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This isn't just another paralegal job — it's a place where your work genuinely changes lives. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that respects your skills, invests in your growth, and handles the kind of meaningful legal work that keeps you engaged. The firm's reputation speaks for itself, and so does the tenure of the team. If you're looking for stability, purpose, and a firm where you're known by name (not a number), this is it.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance