Legal Assistant - Probate and Elder Law

Legal Assistant - Probate and Elder Law Anniston, AL | Full-Time | In-Office Helping families through life's important transitions with clarity, care, and confidence. If you have probate experience and like keeping processes moving, this role puts your organization and care for clients to work every day. Miller Estate and Elder Law is an estate planning, probate, and long term care planning law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families protect what matters most. We support clients who are thoughtfully planning for the future, as well as those navigating urgent Medicaid and nursing home matters. Clients consistently share positive feedback because we listen closely, explain clearly, and follow through. This is a long-term, full-time role in our Anniston office for someone who wants to grow with a collaborative, respectful, and professional team. About the Role This role is the hub of our Anniston office. You will handle probate and estate administration paperwork, meet with prospective probate and Medicaid clients, and coordinate estate planning, probate, and Medicaid files from intake through signing. You will work closely with our paralegal in the Birmingham office, making sure he has everything he needs to draft, and with the attorney to keep every file moving. Key Responsibilities

• Draft probate and estate administration documents, file with the probate court, and track court deadlines • Coordinate estate planning, probate, and Medicaid files so every matter moves through the pipeline on time • Act as liaison between the attorney and the Birmingham paralegal, making sure all client information is gathered before drafting begins • Meet with prospective clients for probate and Medicaid consultations • Coordinate and take part in signing meetings, including serving as notary or witness • Draft select estate planning documents, including powers of attorney, advance directives, deeds, wills, and trusts • Gather client financial records for Medicaid applications and follow up on missing items • Help fund trusts by recording deeds and sending beneficiary designation and account retitling letters • Open, scan, and close files in Clio, maintain the attorney's deadline calendar, and assist with billing as needed Requirements Experience and background:

• Meaningful work helping families during important and often emotional life transitions • A firm known for excellent client service and strong client feedback • Collaborative, respectful, and professional office culture • Training provided on the firm’s legal and drafting software • Room for growth with a supportive team Benefits Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience • Retirement plan launching this year • Free parking and reimbursement for travel and expenses • Paid holidays, paid time off, and sick time How to Apply Please submit your resume for consideration. Please no direct or agency inquiries. Equal Opportunity Employer Miller Estate and Elder Law is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.