Experienced Estate Planning & Estate Administration Paralegal
Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. | Reno, Nevada | Full-Time, In-Person
If you’re a paralegal who loves challenging work and helping families, we want to hear from you. Please read directions for applying at the end of this listing-- resumes sent through Indeed will not be reviewed.
About Us
Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. is the premier estate planning and estate administration law firm in Northern Nevada. For over 30 years we have focused on providing extraordinary service in estate planning and estate administration. We believe in long-term client relationships, not transactions. You will join an A-team that supports each other, does meaningful work, and serves our clients with exceptional care.
Our firm, our team, and our services are driven by our core values: Compassionate, Relationship-Driven, Reliable, Growth Mindset, and Collaborative. Our mission is to educate the public on estate planning and estate administration principles—empowering individuals and families throughout these legal processes and helping them achieve peace of mind.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, dependent on experience
- Paid time off and all federal holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and term life insurance
- FSA, HRA, and HSA
- 401(k)
- Business-casual dress code
- Growth and development opportunities, with training from our Team Lead and Senior Paralegal
The Role
We’re hiring a compassionate, full-time paralegal to join our collaborative team, providing production support to our attorneys across estate planning, trust administration, and probate. You’ll be a friendly expert who works directly with clients, prepares their documents, and manages cases—ensuring every client’s experience is accurate, smooth, and memorable.
What You’ll Do
- Draft and review estate planning documents—revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, amendments, and related instruments
- Draft documents related to trust administration and probate, including pleadings, affidavits of death, deeds, and required tax forms and returns
- Create asset lists and allocations for A/B and A/B/C trusts, and coordinate asset valuations when appropriate
- Prepare and run document-signing meetings from start to finish, including arranging witnesses and notary services
- Communicate with clients to gather information, set clear timelines, and follow up on open items
- Track post-signing tasks—deed recording, funding follow-ups, and client-satisfaction touchpoints
- Maintain accurate calendars, status reports, and database notes for all open matters
- Protect confidentiality and uphold our high-quality standards with care and consistency
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 2 to 5 years in a legal setting, with experience drafting and reviewing estate planning documents
- Probate or estate administration experience preferred
- Notary certificate, or willingness to obtain one, a plus
- Professional presence with excellent data-entry, proofreading, grammar, and client-communication skills
- Strong organization to juggle calendars, deadlines, and file progress—detail-driven, accurate, and dependable in your follow-through
- You love working with people, especially older adults and their families, and collaborating with teammates to coordinate documents and manage case workflows
- You are an accountable problem solver who improves systems
- You bring a positive attitude and a high work ethic
- Experienced with Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Zoom
How to Apply
Email [email protected] with the subject line: Estate Planning & Estate Administration Paralegal – YOUR LAST NAME.
Please include:
- Your name, address, and phone number, along with the best time to reach you (we can call early in the morning or after hours if necessary)
- A cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the position, with your resume attached
- Your compensation expectations
If we feel you meet our requirements, we will contact you to schedule an interview. No phone calls, please.
Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
