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The Probate/Estate Paralegal will assist attorneys with a variety of duties related to probate/estate administration. The Probate/Estate Paralegal has substantial client contact, autonomy, and a great potential to enhance and broaden his/her skills/knowledge in the field of probate and estate administration.
Responsibilities of Our Probate/Estate Paralegal
- File management from start to finish, including preparation of pleadings and documents relevant to client files.
- Manage workflow through the court system.
- Assisting with the preparation, formatting, filing, and signing of legal documents.
- Organizing and managing client files; including digital, share-drive and paper files.
- Answering incoming calls to the firm and scheduling consultations, taking messages, or directing calls.
- Preparing correspondence letters and/or emails to clients or other parties
- Working closely with attorneys and Probate Court for full administration of estates, appointment of Trustee and filing the necessary document for Testamentary Trusts; appointment of Guardian and filing the necessary documents and reports for guardianships.
Preferred/Required Qualifications of Our Probate/Estate Paralegal
- Associate degree and/or Paralegal Certification
- 3+ years of previous probate experience is required.
- Strong understanding of nationwide probate processes
- Case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to manage and meet competing deadlines and priorities.
- Superior organization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Deadline and detail oriented
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills; must be able to maintain a high case volume.
- Multi-state probate processing is a plus.
What We Offer
- A competitive compensation package based on experience
- A comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, pet insurance options, and life/AD&D coverage
- An industry-leading 401k program with up to 6% employer match
- A highly collaborative and diverse work environment
- The opportunity to work with and learn from seasoned civil litigators and former public servants
- The very real opportunity to make a difference
About Nachawati Law Group
At Nachawati Law Group, we successfully fight corporate injustices for our clients by delivering passionate, persistent, professional, and trustworthy representation. Our lawyers are passionate about balancing the scales of justice for our clients. We focus on our clients’ needs and believe in being approachable, responsive, effective, and trustworthy. Building successful relationships with our clients allows us to represent them more effectively and address their needs.
Nachawati Law Group is an equal employment opportunity firm and considers all individuals regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate discrimination in hiring, work responsibilities, promotions, compensation, terminations, or any other employment conditions.
