Estate Administration & Probate Paralegal | Own Caseload

Wizehire; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Estate Planning in North Carolina seeks an Estate Administration & Probate Paralegal who thrives on bringing order to complex, deadline-driven cases, guiding estates through probate and coordinating with the Clerk of Court, financial institutions, and CPAs.

You will work directly under attorneys with support from the Legal Production Case Manager, managing a caseload with ownership potential and a clear growth path in a fast-growing firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience in estate administration and/or probate.
• Hands-on probate filings and Clerk of Court interactions.
• Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited program.
• Working knowledge of NC probate and estate administration law.
• Detail-oriented and organized with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file core probate documents, including inventories and distributions.
• Submit and track court filings and deadlines with the Clerk of Court.
• Coordinate with financial institutions, title companies, and CPAs.
• Interview clients and personal representatives to gather required information.
• Enter time entries and maintain accurate case files.

Skills

Estate administration

Probate experience

Client communication

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Case management software

Estate planning platforms

Job description

Carolina Estate Planning in North Carolina seeks an Estate Administration & Probate Paralegal who thrives on bringing order to complex, deadline-driven cases, guiding estates through probate and coordinating with the Clerk of Court, financial institutions, and CPAs.

You will work directly under attorneys with support from the Legal Production Case Manager, managing a caseload with ownership potential and a clear growth path in a fast-growing firm.