Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal | Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site Paralegal role at Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C., located in Lee’s Summit, MO. The firm is a service-oriented law firm providing legal services in estate planning, probate, trust administration, business law, and elder law to clients across the Kansas City metro area. This role is crucial in supporting experienced attorneys to deliver practical, tailored legal solutions and ensure accessibility, professionalism, and responsive client service. Team members collaborate to provide high-quality legal support from initial consultation through resolution.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Lee’s Summit, MO
• Mission: Support attorneys by preparing, drafting, and organizing legal documents and coordinating case-related activities to deliver high-quality legal support.
• Tech Stack: Legal practice software, document management systems, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Draft: Prepare, draft, and organize legal documents related to estate planning, probate, trust administration, business law, real estate, litigation, elder law, and bankruptcy matters.
• Research: Conduct legal and factual research to support attorneys and case preparation.
• Review: Review documents and case files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and firm standards.
• Manage: Maintain client files and manage deadlines and schedules for various legal matters.
• Communicate: Regularly communicate with clients, courts, and third parties to obtain information, provide updates, and coordinate case-related activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A strong foundation in Law, with familiarity or interest in estate planning, probate, trust administration, business law, and bankruptcy.
• Experience: Prior experience in a law firm or legal setting.
• Skills: Proficiency in legal document preparation, excellent written and verbal communication, solid research capabilities, attention to detail in document review, and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Bonus: Relevant paralegal education or certification (e.g., Paralegal Studies or related field) and proficiency with legal practice software, document management systems, and standard office applications.