Senior Paralegal

About the role

The Law Boss Firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Kingston office. This hybrid, full‑time position will support the firm’s estate planning, trusts, probate and real‑estate practice by managing matters from intake through completion.

Key responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with estate planning, trusts, probate and real‑estate transactions.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare concise research summaries.
• Draft first‑drafts of legal correspondence, agreements, applications, forms and other documents under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and organize wills, trust documents, probate filings, 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, and provide status updates.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and propose process improvements.

Required profile

• Several years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in estate planning, trusts, probate or real‑estate law.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and document preparation.
• Detail‑oriented mindset capable of spotting inconsistencies and errors.
• Proactive attitude to take ownership of matters and drive them forward.

Required skills

• Legal research and drafting of correspondence, agreements, applications and forms.
• Document review, preparation and filing for wills, trusts, probate and conveyancing.
• Case management, deadline tracking and workflow coordination.

What we offer

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