Guardianship & Conservatorship Paralegal
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Pay:$53000.00 - $58000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Make a meaningful difference for families navigating sensitive guardianship and conservatorship matters.
- Take ownership of important legal processes while working closely with experienced attorneys.
- Join a compassionate mission driven team focused on helping families through challenging life transitions.
- Build valuable experience across guardianship conservatorship probate and estate planning.
- Enjoy a stable full time schedule with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Grow your career in a specialized and increasingly important area of elder law.
Location:Atlanta GA Full time in office at our main office in Vinings Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Note:Must have 2 years of law firm experience specifically handling adult guardianship and conservatorship matters in Georgia. Experience with probate and estate planning is a strong plus.
About Us
We are a client centered elder law firm dedicated to helping families navigate the legal and emotional challenges associated with aging. Our team provides compassionate guidance in guardianship and conservatorship probate estate planning Medicaid planning and long term care matters. We believe excellent legal service should be both highly professional and deeply personal. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Prepare and file petitions for adult guardianship and conservatorship in Georgia probate courts particularly throughout metro Atlanta.
- Manage case timelines court deadlines filings correspondence and required documentation.
- Coordinate and track service of process court hearings evaluations and other court requirements.
- Communicate directly with clients and families to gather information answer questions and provide case updates.
- Maintain detailed organized electronic case files in a paperless environment.
- Prepare and file probate petitions and related documents.
- Assist with drafting wills trusts powers of attorney and other estate planning documents.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor deadlines and proactively identify time sensitive or urgent issues.
- Ensure filings and case activity comply with court rules procedures and firm standards.
- Support attorneys throughout the lifecycle of guardianship conservatorship probate and estate planning matters.
Qualifications
- 2 years of law firm experience handling adult guardianship and conservatorship matters.
- Experience with Georgia probate courts and metro Atlanta filings strongly preferred.
- Probate and estate planning experience is a plus.
- Some college required; degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Suite; Mac OS experience preferred.
- Clio WealthCounsel or ElderCounsel experience is beneficial.
- Professional compassionate and discreet when handling sensitive client matters.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Do work that genuinely helps families during some of their most difficult moments.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values compassion and professionalism.
- Develop specialized expertise in guardianship conservatorship probate and elder law.
- Enjoy paid holidays accrued paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Receive 401(k) and profit sharing benefits.
- Work in a mission driven environment where your work has a direct impact on clients.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: 2 yrs adult guardianship and conservatorship exp
Required Years as Associate: 2
Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no
Submission Email / Name: Kim -
Quick Recruiter Reference
Paralegal handles adult guardianship and conservatorship filings deadlines court coordination client communication and case management. Also supports probate and estate planning matters. Requires 2 years of adult guardianship and conservatorship experience; Atlanta/Vinings in office.
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Client job title: Guardianship & Conservatorship Paralegal
Location: Atlanta GA
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