Probate Paralegal

WizeHire, Inc; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated law firm is seeking a Probate Paralegal to oversee the Probate experience for families in a supportive and caring environment. The successful candidate will have Georgia Probate knowledge and experience with litigation and trial preparation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and managing client inquiries effectively. An attractive compensation package includes a yearly base salary of $60,000 plus incentives, along with benefits like company-paid insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Company-paid basic Life & Paid Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Monthly Bonuses

PTO & Paid holidays

Paid trip after 5 years

Qualifications

• Georgia Probate knowledge required.
• Experience with litigation, mediation, and trial prep required.
• Proficient in drafting and proofreading legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Probate experience, ensuring timely client service.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents.
• Serve as a point of contact for client questions.

Skills

Georgia Probate knowledge

Experience with discovery and litigation

Strong drafting and writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

Are you passionate about navigating families through the challenges of the Probate process? How would you like to join a team that allows you to serve others? At Nelson Elder Care Law, we are committed to serving by our Core Values.

Our Company

Nelson Elder Care Law is an award-winning law firm with a culture of caring for one another and clients. We help people of all ages plan ahead for the curveballs life throws at them.

This Position

As a Probate Paralegal, you will help families by overseeing the Probate Experience, preparing petitions, and explaining the process.

We are interested in Paralegals who have a Paralegal certification (comparable work experience considered). This person should have Georgia Probate knowledge/experience.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities are to own and manage the Probate experience by ensuring client needs and Probate deadlines are met timely manner and go as smoothly as possible.

• Owns client probate and guardianship experience, overseeing all cases to ensure timeliness on all deadlines are met
• Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents
• Draft petitions and ensure appropriate types are created
• Ensure legal documents are prepared timely manner and meet required deadlines
• Serve as the point of contact for basic client questions that do not require an Attorney
• Comfortable with a heavy case load (40+)
• Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Georgia Probate knowledge required
• Experience with discovery, litigation, mediation, and trial prep required
• Flexibility and the ability to multitask
• Strong drafting and writing skills, including great attention to detail and proofreading
• Excellent communication skills, including using appropriate tone and professionalism when engaging with clients
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• A self-starter with a positive attitude, resilient emotional intelligence, strong work ethic, and good judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Compensation

$60,000 yearly base + Incentives

About Nelson Elder Care Law

Nelson Elder Care Law was founded in 2014 to provide residents of Georgia with dependable counsel and representation in matters of elder law. We work with clients by offering legal and financial services and helping manage care for older family members. Nelson Elder Care Law protects families from the curveballs of life.

• Company-paid basic Life & Paid Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Monthly Bonuses
• PTO & Paid holidays
• Paid trip after 5 years!
• Recognition, Events, Celebrations, and more!