PROBATE PARALEGAL
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Search Group Solutions LLC
Executive Search Contract Staffing Legal & Compliance Talent
Probate Litigation Paralegal
Full Time Exempt
Location: Houston TX
Reports to: Managing Partner and Litigation Leadership
Role Summary
The Probate Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys handling contested probate cases trust disputes and estate litigation. The role owns filings discovery dockets probate pleadings and trust accounting coordination. This is a document-heavy deadline-first legal role requiring operational precision and proactive attorney support.
Key Responsibilities
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Support attorneys through all phases of probate and estate litigation
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Draft and file probate pleadings motions exhibits and court documents
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Manage e-filings in Texas state courts and federal courts when applicable
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Prepare and respond to discovery: interrogatories requests for production subpoenas
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Assist with depositions hearings mediations and trial preparation
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Maintain case calendars dockets deadlines and filing cadence
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Coordinate electronic discovery document management and evidence organization
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Prepare estate tax returns and trust accountings tied to litigation matters
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Support trust administration conservatorships and probate case logistics
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Keep attorneys informed with real-time case updates and deadline tracking
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Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication with courts attorneys and stakeholders
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Manage multiple cases simultaneously without loss of accuracy
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Maintain organized audit-ready case files
Qualifications
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Bachelors or Associates degree preferred
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2 years of relevant paralegal experience preferred
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Probate litigation or contested trust/estate litigation experience required
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Court filing and discovery response experience required
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Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
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Strong legal writing and communication skills required
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Ability to manage deadlines with zero tolerance for error required
Core Competencies
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Probate pleadings and filings
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Discovery preparation and responses
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Case calendar and docket discipline
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Trust and estate accounting coordination
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Technical fluency
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Analytical problem solving
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Proactive attorney communication
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Deadline ownership
Work Environment
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Fast-paced litigation-driven document-heavy legal practice
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High accountability and documentation discipline required
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Evening and weekend availability may be needed for court deadlines
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At-will employment
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No visa sponsorship
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
