Senior Estate Administration Paralegal

The Estate Administration Paralegal plays a crucial role in assisting attorneys with the preparation and organization of legal documents related to the post-death estate and probate administration process. We are looking for an individual experienced in probate administration (reviewing wills and assets, estate administration, etc.). This paralegal will own pre and post-probate work from start to finish, supporting multiple clients and complex work.

The Estate Administration Paralegal will deal with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors (financial advisors, tax representatives, beneficiaries, etc.) as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. The paralegal will work under moderate supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

BENEFITS/SELLING POINTS:
We can offer you the opportunity to work with State-of-the-Art Clients making a meaningful impact on today's society and the next generation! Help us revolutionize the way law firms treat their employees and low billable hours and work/life balance. Join us and enjoy accelerated career growth with exciting life balance at Forbes top ranked law firm!

Do you want to work with some of the nations best Clients AND enjoy time at home w/ family? We do too!

• Meaningful Work!
• Competitive Base Salary!
• Competitive Bonus and Options Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Free Healthcare benefits for employees!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Unlimited PTO!
• Student Loan Repayment Program!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!
• Philanthropic –greatly invested in the community and involved in local/national charities!
• Good culture, family environment, friendly team!
• Relocation package of $5-15k depending on family situation.

Requirements:
Minimum of 3+ years' experience as paralegal specifically supporting Estate Administration attorneys
experience within tri-state area (TN, GA, AL) preferred
Bachelor's degree in business management or related field preferred.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations without oversight.
Strong organizational, project management and multi-tasking abilities.
Proactive problem solving skills
Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.
Essential Functions:

Document Preparation:
Drafting and preparing various legal documents, related to court supervised estate administration.
Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of documents in compliance with state and federal laws.
Produce documents from verbal and written instructions, dictation, notes, rough drafts, or other materials.
Draft written responses or replies and responds to regularly occurring requests for information.
Client Communication
Communicating with clients to gather necessary information for estate administration.
Providing updates on the status of administration and addressing client inquiries.
Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and calls.
Supporting 20+ clients at a time
Research & Analysis
Conducting legal research on relevant laws and regulations related to estate administration.
Record Keeping
Maintaining organized and accurate records of client files.
Managing deadlines and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
Coordination with Attorneys
Collaborating with attorneys to review and revise estate administration documents as needed.
Coordinating meetings between attorneys and clients to discuss estate administration matters.
Probate Assistance
Assisting with probate proceedings, including the preparation of probate documents and court filings.
Coordinating communication between the attorney and relevant parties during the probate process.
Compliance and Ethics
Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality in handling sensitive client information.
Staying up-to-date on changes in laws and regulations affecting estate administration.
Administrative Support
Providing general administrative support to attorneys, such as scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
Assisting in the preparation of billing statements and tracking billable hours.
Skills:

Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively on varying levels of sophistication.
An appreciation of the ethical issues involved in dealing with individuals and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and execute oral and written instructions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize appropriately.
Accuracy
Technical Skills:
Experience with tools such as WestLaw, NetDocs, HotDocs, SurePoint (formerly Rippe), Power PDF (Kofax) preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with proven ability to understand and use styles required; ability to understand legal procedures and terminology.