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.