Probate Paralegal
Teksky•Dallas, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Probate Paralegal will assist with probate, estate administration, heirship, estate planning, and related matters. This role involves managing uncontested probate matters from intake through closing, preparing various legal documents, and communicating with clients and court staff. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Estate planning experience
- Probate litigation experience
- Four-year degree and/or paralegal certification
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Collaborative office environment
- Meaningful responsibility
- Opportunity to work closely with attorneys and support staff on probate and estate matters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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