Probate Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
With 235 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Houston, The Woodlands, downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet-Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Lake Charles, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level. Kean Miller has an opening for a Probate Litigation Paralegal to work in our downtown Houston office.
Requirements
- Exhibits professional verbal and written communication skills
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Possess strong technical skills
- Must be able to multi-task and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment
- Keeps attorneys informed of the status of projects, work, and deadlines
- Maintains a positive and “can do” attitude
- A Bachelor’s or Associates degree
- Minimum of 3 years prior experience in complex estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust matters highly desired
- Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through discovery, resolution or trial, post-trial, and case closure
- Prepare court filings and assembling of exhibits
- Drafting and responding to discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.)
- Assist with preparation and support for depositions, hearings, and mediations
- Maintain case dockets and calendars
- Coordinate electronic discovery
- Prepare probate pleadings, federal estate tax returns, trust/estate accountings, and funding calculations
- Manage trust administration, probate, and conservatorships
- File court documents, including e-filing
Benefits
- We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
