Paralegal Probate & Guardianship

At Grace Estate Law we believe that legacy planning is about more than just drafting documentsits about providing resilience in the face of lifes most difficult transitions. Our core mission is to empower our clients to create meaningful legacies with confidence and Grace.

When a loved one passes away or becomes disabled the path forward is often uncertain. We act as trusted advisors who listen to clients stories hold space for their challenges and guide them toward a future that feels secure. We are looking for a dedicated Paralegal who shares our heart for service and our commitment to integrity in the practice of probate and guardianship law.

Why Youll Love Being Part of Our Team

• Meaningful Impact: You arent just managing files; you are helping families protect what matters most and helping families navigate complex legal systems with clarity and peace of mind. Because of your experience you are able to competently help families navigate the court processes for probate and guardianship without the need for extensive oversight and supervision.
• A Culture of Integrity: We live by our values: Integrity Accountability Transparency Empathy and Grace. You are applying to this job because you have the legal experience clients need and are emotionally equipped to provide the empathetic legal support they seek.
• Growth & Support: We are a rapidly expanding firm that values professional development. You will work in a tech-savvy collaborative environment where your contributions are truly seen and valued. You will receive mentoring and have the opportunity to ask the why questions in a judgment-free zone.
• Work-Life Harmony: We offer competitive compensation health/disability insurance 401(k) matching and a hybrid schedule (work from home Fridays!) to support your personal well-being.

Your Role in the Firms Mission

As a Paralegal you are a vital partner in delivering legal services with Grace that our clients can rely on. You will:

• Foster Confidence: Serve as a compassionate point of contact for clients ensuring they feel heard informed and supported at every stage of their case. You are responsible for gathering the documents the court requires from our clients and assembling and preparing them for presenting to the probate courts in the correct format.
• Build Legacies: Draft high-quality documents including the preparation of and submission to the court of probate and guardianship pleadings affidavits and orders using the firms customized forms.
• Bring Order to Uncertainty: Manage attorney court dockets schedule hearings coordinate with probate court staff and organize client cloud-based file systems to ensure the legal process is seamless and reassuring for the families we serve.
• Lead with Grace: Handle sensitive situations with the empathy and professionalism our firm is known for. Our clients include grieving families who need help with understanding the probate process and families of special needs individuals seeking empathetic representation in guardianship.

Who You Are

• A Career-Minded Professional: You see this as a calling not just a job. You have 5 years of experience as a paralegal in Texas probate guardianship and estate planning law. You have completed a paralegal certificate and an associates degree in paralegal studies or a 4-year college degree.
• Technically Proficient & Organized: You thrive within well-established processes and are proactive about keeping cases moving forward without extensive oversight.
• Empathetic Communicator: You are a transparent communicator who can bridge the gap between complex law and the human experience our clients face.
• Detail-Obsessed: You understand that accuracy in legal filings with the probate court is a final act of care and respect for our clients families.