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Lewis Rice

Trust & Estate Paralegal

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  • Kansas City, KS
August 5, 2026 Paralegal Trusts & Estates

Job Description

The Kansas City office of Lewis Rice LLC has an immediate opening for a part-time or full-time Trust and Estate Paralegal in our downtown location.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide paralegal support in estate planning, probate, and related tax matters
  • Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing probate pleadings and other legal documents
  • Assist in administration of estate and trust matters
  • Maintain files in our document management system
  • Communicate with clients, courts, and internal team members
  • Support attorneys with administrative and case-management tasks
 
Requirements
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with Worldox or a similar document management system
  • Previous paralegal or probate experience is a plus
  • Comfortable with numbers - ability to handle financial information and analyze data with accuracy and confidentiality
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
 
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
  • Primarily in-office role to facilitate team collaboration
  • Work-from-home or remote flexibility may be considered
  • Supportive, professional, and collegial work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including paid covered parking
 
If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to contribute to a growing practice, we encourage you to apply.
 
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Judy Cohee at jecohee@lewisricekc.com. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and how it aligns with the responsibilities listed above. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



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