Estate and Probate Paralegal
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Duncanville, TX
Great firm!
A bit about us:
Our client is a boutique elder law firm handling estate planning, probate and guardianship.
Why join us?
401K
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
Bonuses
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
Bonuses
Job Details
Day to Day:
· Communicating with clients, attorneys, and court staff;
· Responding to client requests via email and telephone;
· Monitoring court deadlines;
· Preparing materials for client meetings;
· E-Filing
· Preparing drafts of estate planning documents from approved forms;
· Preparing probate forms and filings;
· Drafting correspondence;
· Drafting and responding to discovery;
· Preparing pleadings;
· Case management;
· Keeping record of your own billable time;
· Organizing and maintaining client files;
· Scanning, copying, and filing of documents in an electronic file management system;
Requirements:
Must be a certified paralegal
· be exceptionally organized
· be proficient in MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
· be able to quickly learn new software programs
· have experience e-filing with the courts
· have case management experience
· have excellent attention to detail
· have excellent verbal and written communication skills
· have the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
· be able to work at a fast pace and change directions easily
· maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
· experience with Prodoc and Quickbooks a plus
· Communicating with clients, attorneys, and court staff;
· Responding to client requests via email and telephone;
· Monitoring court deadlines;
· Preparing materials for client meetings;
· E-Filing
· Preparing drafts of estate planning documents from approved forms;
· Preparing probate forms and filings;
· Drafting correspondence;
· Drafting and responding to discovery;
· Preparing pleadings;
· Case management;
· Keeping record of your own billable time;
· Organizing and maintaining client files;
· Scanning, copying, and filing of documents in an electronic file management system;
Requirements:
Must be a certified paralegal
· be exceptionally organized
· be proficient in MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
· be able to quickly learn new software programs
· have experience e-filing with the courts
· have case management experience
· have excellent attention to detail
· have excellent verbal and written communication skills
· have the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
· be able to work at a fast pace and change directions easily
· maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
· experience with Prodoc and Quickbooks a plus
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.