On-Site Paralegal — Probate & Estate Planning (Austin)

Hopper Mikeska, PLLC; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A law firm in Austin is seeking an entry-level Paralegal specializing in Probate & Estate Planning. This on-site, full-time role involves initiating probate cases, preparing legal documents, communicating with clients, and supporting litigation efforts. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has legal document preparation skills. A Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social sciences and paralegal certification are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Aufgaben

• Initiate and handle probate cases from inception to conclusion.
• Prepare asset lists and required probate inventories.
• Meet and communicate with clients.
• Assist clients with trust and estate funding issues.
• Maintain client files and prepare materials for client meetings.
• Provide litigation support including preparation of discovery.
• Calendar critical deadlines and meetings.
• Assist in drafting estate planning and trust administration documents.

Kenntnisse

Law and legal document preparation skills

Strong research and document review skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Previous experience in probate or estate planning

Paralegal certification

Bachelor of Arts in humanities/social sciences

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Arts in the humanities/social sciences

Jobbeschreibung

A law firm in Austin is seeking an entry-level Paralegal specializing in Probate & Estate Planning. This on-site, full-time role involves initiating probate cases, preparing legal documents, communicating with clients, and supporting litigation efforts. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has legal document preparation skills. A Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social sciences and paralegal certification are preferred.