Probate Paralegal

Primary Responsibilities:

The Probate Paralegal will assist with probate estate administration heirship estate planning and related matters. Responsibilities may include:

Managing uncontested probate matters from intake through closing;
Preparing probate applications proofs oaths orders notices inventories and related filings;
Assisting with determinations of heirship and estate administration matters;
Reviewing wills death certificates asset information family information and probate pleadings;
Communicating with clients courts clerks attorneys and third parties;
Tracking deadlines hearings filings notices and required follow-up tasks;
Organizing and maintaining physical and electronic case files;
Drafting correspondence and routine legal documents;
Assisting with estate planning document preparation and execution appointments;
Supporting probate litigation matters as needed;
Coordinating with attorneys paralegals and legal assistants to keep cases moving efficiently;
Performing other routine paralegal and law office tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

Prior Texas probate experience;
Ability to handle routine probate matters with minimal supervision;
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to communicate professionally with clients and court staff;
Comfort working in a fast-paced small firm environment;
Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities;
Strong writing proofreading and document-preparation skills;
Reliability professionalism and good judgment;

Experience with Texas probate courts and e-filing;
Experience with heirship proceedings and estate administration;
Experience with Clio or similar case management software.

Preferred:
Estate planning experience;
Probate litigation experience;
Four-year degree and/or paralegal certification.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be based on experience. The firm offers a collaborative office environment meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and support staff on probate and estate matters.