Probate Paralegal
Probate Paralegal
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$ 70000 - 70000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Are you an experienced probate paralegal who thrives on helping families navigate challenging times with clarity and compassion Do you take pride in your ability to stay organized meet deadlines and solve complex problems with grace under pressure Do you enjoy variety in your workday and bring a systemized detail-oriented approach to everything you do
If so you may be exactly who were looking for.
We are a fast-growing client-focused law firm seeking a probate paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience handling probate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Texas probate procedures and the ability to independently manage probate cases from start to finish. Experience with ancillary matters such as trust administration and estate planning is a plus but not required.
What Were Looking For:
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in probate law
- Confidence managing probate dockets deadlines filings and client communications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- The ability to manage multiple matters with minimal supervision
- A positive team-oriented attitude
- A genuine desire to help people through sensitive legal processes
Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Preparing and filing probate pleadings and related court documents
- Managing probate timelines deadlines and case progress
- Communicating with clients courts and financial institutions
- Reviewing wills inventories and other estate documents
- Assisting with trust administration and estate transfers
- Coordinating and calendaring court dates and client meetings
- Maintaining case files and client records in practice management software
- Drafting correspondence and assisting with billing as needed
- Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all legal standards
Required Skills and Software Proficiency:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Adobe Acrobat
- Comfort working with databases and multiple software platforms
- Ability and willingness to learn systems like LawMatics and MyCase
Assessment Requirement:
Attention to detail is one of our firms core values. As part of our hiring process top candidates will be asked to complete a skills-based assessment through TestDome. This evaluates skills such as attention to detail critical thinking logical reasoning problem-solving that are critical to success in this role. The assessment is not legal in nature but is required for all serious candidates. A score of 50% or better must be achieved to qualify for an interview. This is a proctored test with an estimated completion time of one hour.
Working Hours and Location:
- Standard hours: MondayFriday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with an hour lunch
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required as our caseload ebbs and flows
- This is a full-time salaried in-office position in New Braunfels
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Simple IRA with employer matching
- Generous paid time off
- A supportive collaborative team environment
Important Notes Before You Apply:
- We are looking for positive proactive team players only.
- If you are frequently disorganized easily distracted or struggle with deadlines this is not the right position for you.
- Spelling and grammar matteryour resume should reflect your professionalism. If your resume contains spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors you will not be invited to take the skills assessment.
If youre THE ONE were looking for we cant wait to hear from you!
Employment Type
Full-Time
