Paralegal - Probate & Trust
About The Position
Aspen Careers is partnering with a respected, mid-sized Columbus-based law firm to hire a Probate Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative team supporting a busy and expanding probate administration practice. This role offers the chance to support a rapidly growing probate administration practice, work alongside experienced attorneys and paralegals in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, and gain exposure to diverse and specialized work, including Medicaid applications and tax filings. There is no billable hour requirement, and flexible, staggered work schedule options are available.
Requirements
- Proven experience in probate administration
- Hands-on experience with Medicaid applications
- Experience or knowledge of tax return preparation (709, 1041, estate tax)
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a high-volume caseload
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Team-oriented with flexibility to assist beyond core responsibilities
Nice To Haves
- Estate planning experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage and support 50–60 probate administration cases
- Prepare and file probate documents, inventories, and accountings
- Complete Medicaid applications from start to finish
- Prepare 709 gift tax returns, 1041 fiduciary income tax returns, and occasional federal estate tax returns
- Maintain case files, deadlines, and documentation
- Communicate with clients, courts, and government agencies
- Collaborate across the estate planning team to support broader practice needs
Benefits
- Competitive salary range
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible daily schedule (7.5-hour workday with staggered start times)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
