Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal — High-Impact Practice

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal staffing firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal to support attorneys with estate planning document preparation and probate filings. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm setting, with strong knowledge of estate planning documents, probate procedures, and excellent organizational skills. This position demands attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a professional legal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• 2+ years of estate planning and/or probate experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning documents and probate process.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents including wills and trusts.
• Assist in preparation and filing of probate documents.
• Communicate with clients and court personnel professionally.

Skills

Estate Planning Documents

Probate Process

Organization

Microsoft Office

Legal Billing Software

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading legal staffing firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal to support attorneys with estate planning document preparation and probate filings. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm setting, with strong knowledge of estate planning documents, probate procedures, and excellent organizational skills. This position demands attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a professional legal environment.