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Schroeder, Blankemeyer and Clinton, LLC Estate Planning Paralegal in Ottawa, Ohio
Paralegal -- Assistant Estate Planning & Estate Administration
Full-Time | Small Law Firm
About Us
We are a small, client-focused law firm practicing in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Elder
Law, Estate & Trust Administration, Real Estate, and Business Law. We pride ourselves on
delivering exceptional service with compassion, confidentiality, and efficiency.
Position Overview
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our team, primarily supporting our estate planning and
estate administration practice areas. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented,
personable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist attorneys in preparing estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of
attorney, and related materials.
• Support estate and trust administration tasks, including gathering asset information,
preparing inventories and accountings, and communicating with financial institutions.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and forms with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organize and maintain client files (digital and physical).
• Interact with clients in a professional, compassionate, and supportive manner.
• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, document signings, and follow-ups.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm information.
• Other administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Prior paralegal experience preferred; experience in estate planning or probate is a strong
plus.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and
clients.
• Demonstrated responsibility, dependability, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
What We Offer
• A supportive, team-oriented small-firm environment.
• Meaningful work that impacts clients and families.
• Opportunities to develop skills in estate planning and administration