Location: Newburyport, MA (Hybrid)
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $90,000+ based on experience
About Law Mom:
Law Mom is a growing estate planning, probate, and trust administration law firm serving families throughout Massachusetts. We are known for exceptional client care, innovative legal solutions, and a collaborative team culture focused on helping families protect what matters most.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Estate Planning Paralegal to join our Newburyport office.
IMPORTANT: WEALTHCOUNSEL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
Applicants without direct Wealth Counsel drafting experience will not be considered.
This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking a paralegal who can immediately contribute by drafting sophisticated estate planning documents and managing files with minimal supervision.
What You'll Do:
Draft Complex Estate Planning Documents
You will draft and manage:
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Proxies
- Trust Amendments and Restatements
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Massachusetts Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs)
- First-Party and Third-Party Special Needs Trusts (SNTs)
- Real Estate Deeds
- Trust Funding Documents
Project Management:
- Manage multiple estate planning matters simultaneously.
- Coordinate workflow between attorneys, legal assistants, and clients.
- Track deadlines and ensure files move efficiently from engagement through signing.
- Identify potential issues before they become problems.
- Maintain organized and accurate client records.
Quality Control:
- Review documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Ensure plans match attorney recommendations and engagement terms.
- Maintain Law Mom's high standards for client service and document quality.
Required Qualifications:
MUST HAVE:
- Minimum 4 years of estate planning paralegal experience
- Direct Wealth Counsel drafting experience (required, no exceptions)
- Experience drafting MAPTs
- Experience drafting Special Needs Trusts (First-Party and Third-Party)
- Experience drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Strong understanding of Massachusetts estate planning concepts
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to independently manage files and deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail
Preferred:
- Experience with Zoho CRM
- Experience preparing and recording deeds
- Notary Public or willingness to become a Notary
Who Will Thrive Here:
You are:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Proactive and solution-focused
- Tech-savvy and comfortable learning systems
- Passionate about helping families
- Able to work independently while collaborating with a team
Benefits:
- Salary starting at $90,000+
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Hybrid work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
To Apply:
Please submit:
Only candidates with direct Wealth Counsel drafting experience and at least four years of estate planning paralegal experience will be considered. Please send your resume to Olivia@lawmom.com ATTN: OLIVIA PARA