Probate, Real Estate and Commercial Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys practicing in probate and estate administration, real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy litigation. This role is integral to the firm’s litigation teams and requires a high level of organization, judgment, and attention to detail. The Paralegal will work collaboratively with attorneys and staff across office locations and provide support on multiple matters simultaneously throughout all stages of litigation.

Key Responsibilities – Probate & Estate Administration

•  Assist with all phases of probate and estate administration

•  Prepare, file, and serve probate pleadings, including petitions, notices, inventories, 

accountings, and closing documents

•  Communicate with personal representatives, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and court 

personnel

•  Coordinate asset collection, valuation, administration, and distribution

•  Track statutory deadlines and compliance requirements

•  Maintain organized probate files and accurate case management records

Key Responsibilities – Litigation (Real Estate, Commercial & Bankruptcy)

•  Support attorneys through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial, 

judgment, and post-judgment proceedings

•  Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and 

correspondence

•  Manage discovery, including document collection, organization, review support, and 

production

•  Assist with document-intensive matters and e-discovery workflows

•  Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances

•  Prepare exhibits, trial binders, deposition summaries, and case chronologies

•  Assist with bankruptcy filings, claims, adversary proceedings, and related litigation 

matters

Collaboration & Attorney Support

•  Support multiple attorneys across practice areas with varying caseloads and deadlines

•  Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff across multiple office 

locations

•  Serve as a reliable point of coordination to help ensure continuity, efficiency, and consistency 

across matters

Qualifications

•  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certification a plus

•  3+ years of relevant experience in probate and/or litigation

•  Working knowledge of civil procedure, discovery obligations, probate rules, and court filing 

requirements

•  Experience with commercial litigation and/or bankruptcy litigation strongly preferred

•  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•  High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

Technology & Software

•  Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

•  Preferred: Experience with Filevine, iManage, Everlaw, or other case management or e-discovery 

platforms; OCR/document scanning and text-searchable PDF workflows; and state/federal e-filing 

systems (including filing conventions, service lists, and acceptance/rejection troubleshooting)

Hybrid / Remote Flexibility

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of in-office and remote work 

depending on practice needs, experience level, and firm policies. For the right candidate, the firm 

would consider a fully remote arrangement. Remote work expectations include maintaining consistent 

business-hours availability, promptly responding to attorneys, clients, and court communications, 

and participating in calls/video meetings as needed. The Paralegal must be able to manage deadlines 

independently, keep matter files current in the firm’s systems, and maintain regular status updates 

with the supervising attorneys. Candidates must have a reliable internet connection and a 

professional, confidential workspace and must follow firm requirements for secure handling of 

client information (including use of firm-approved systems, proper document retention, and 

confidentiality protocols). Occasional in-person attendance may be required for hearings, trial 

preparation, training, or team meetings as business needs dictate.