Estate Administration & Probate Paralegal - Own a Caseload

Carolina Estate Planning

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Carolina Estate Planning in Houston, TX is seeking an Estate Administration & Probate Paralegal who thrives on bringing order to deadline-driven cases. This role focuses on administration, guiding estates through probate, coordinating with Clerks of Court, financial institutions, and CPAs to ensure filings, inventories, and distributions are accurate and timely.

You will work under attorneys with support from our Legal Production Case Manager, owning a caseload and growing within a fast-growing

Qualifications

3–5 years of paralegal experience in estate administration and/or probate.
Hands-on probate filings and Clerk of Court coordination.
Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited program.
Working knowledge of North Carolina probate and estate administration law.
Detail‑oriented and organized; deadlines matter for families.
Clear, compassionate client communication.
Manage multiple matters independently with attorney direction.
Experience with legal case management software.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file core probate documents and inventories.
Submit court filings and track deadlines with the Clerk of Court.
Coordinate with financial institutions, title companies, and CPAs to gather assets and finalize distributions.
Interview clients and representatives to gather facts and information.
Provide clients with regular updates and manage time entries.