Senior Paralegal

About the role

The Law Boss Firm is seeking a highly capable Senior Paralegal to join its boutique legal team in Kingston, Jamaica. This hybrid, full‑time position goes beyond traditional administrative support, requiring the incumbent to drive matters from intake through completion while working closely with attorneys.

Key responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with estate planning, trusts, probate, and real‑estate matters.
• Conduct legal and factual research, preparing concise summaries.
• Draft first versions of correspondence, agreements, applications, forms and other documents under attorney direction.
• Prepare and organize wills, trust documentation, probate files, conveyancing paperwork and corporate records.
• Review documents for completeness, consistency, formatting and errors.
• Create matter chronologies, checklists and closing documentation.
• Coordinate document execution, witnessing, certification and submission processes.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical case files, monitor deadlines and client deliverables.
• Provide professional client communication regarding procedural aspects, follow‑up on outstanding items and schedule meetings.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.

Required profile

• Senior‑level paralegal experience in estate planning, trusts, probate or real‑estate law.
• Ability to assess a file, determine next steps, assign responsibilities and track outstanding items.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication style with clients and third parties.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset and willingness to own matters through to completion.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining office and remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, client‑focused boutique law firm.
• Professional development within a collaborative legal team.