Paralegal

Kohnen & Patton is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Paralegal to support our firm; the majority of the work will be focused in Estate Planning and Business/Transactional with assistance in Litigation, as needed. This role requires a versatile professional who can manage competing priorities, work collaboratively with attorneys and staff across multiple practice areas, and provide high-quality legal and administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Planning & Probate Support

• Assist with probate and trust administration, including preparation of court filings and notices.
• Organize and maintain client asset information and estate planning records.
• Prepare forms related to real estate transfer.
• Coordinate document signings and maintain estate planning document execution procedures.
• Communicate with clients regarding information gathering and status updates.

Business & Transactional Support

• Assist with entity formation and filings with the Secretary of State.
• Prepare contracts and transactional documents for attorney review.
• Maintain corporate records books and compliance calendars.
• Conduct basic legal and public records research.
• Assist with due diligence, document organization, and closing binders.

Additional Responsibilities as Needed

Litigation Support

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.
• Manage case files from inception through trial and post-judgment.
• Coordinate and track deadlines, court dates, and statute of limitations.
• Assist with discovery, including document review, organization, and production.
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial binders, exhibits, and witness files.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.

Why Join Us

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary, fantastic work environment and an excellent benefits package including medical, 401-k, disability insurance and life insurance. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Continuing education and professional development support

Work Environment

• Full-time position
• Primarily office-based
• Occasional overtime may be required to meet court or transaction deadlines

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate is proactive, deadline-driven, and capable of handling complex assignments with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience; experience in multiple practice areas strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures.
• Experience with probate filings and business entity formation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with billing software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information.

Core Competencies

• Time management and organization
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Client service orientation
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability across practice areas
• Strong proofreading and document formatting skills