Paralegal

Law Office of Dean E. Patrick, PLLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Patrick & Associates in Michigan is seeking a paralegal to support probate matters. The role focuses on preparing documents, organizing cases, and helping families navigate complex processes with professionalism and care.

You will draft and review legal materials, manage case files, prepare exhibits for trials, and communicate with clients and witnesses while ensuring timely filings and accurate records. A detail-oriented, multitasking candidate will thrive.

Qualifications

• Communication skills are crucial for interacting with clients, witnesses, attorneys, and third parties.
• Maintaining accurate records and keeping files organized is essential in this role.
• Close attention to detail is key to success in this position.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and review of legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintaining case files, organizing documents, and ensuring accurate records.
• Assisting with preparing exhibits, witness binders, and other materials for trials.
• Communicating with clients and witnesses, gathering information, and keeping them informed.
• Filing and serving documents with courts and third parties.
• Assisting with case planning, development, and management.
• Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing correspondence.

Skills

Document drafting

Case management

Communication

Time management

Job description

Job Description

Patrick & Associates is Michigan’s trusted probate authority and we need your help to keep building. We are a dynamic, client-focused firm dedicated to providing high quality legal services in both contested and uncontested probate administration, trust and estate matters, guardianships, and conservatorships. Our team thrives in a supportive, fast-paced environment where collaboration, attention to detail, and exceptional client care are at the heart of everything we do.

Join a respected firm with a strong reputation for integrity and results, where your contributions as a paralegal will directly help families navigate challenging times with professionalism and empathy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Preparation and Review: Drafting and review of legal documents and correspondence.
• Case Organization and Management: Maintaining case files, organizing documents, and ensuring accurate records.
• Trial Preparation: Assisting with preparing exhibits, witness binders, and other materials for trials.
• Client and Third Party Communication: Communicating with clients and witnesses, gathering information, and keeping them informed.
• Filing and Service of Documents: Filing and serving documents with courts and third parties.
• Case Management: Assisting with case planning, development, and management.
• Administrative Tasks: Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing correspondence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Communication Skills: Communication skills are crucial for interacting with clients, witnesses, attorneys, and third parties in this fast paced environment.
• Organizational Skills: Maintaining accurate records and keeping files organized is essential as you assist in your own matters and the matters of the attorneys you will be working with.
• Meticulous: Close attention to detail is key to all aspects of success in this position (and all others) at our firm.
• Personal Responsibility and Time Management: An ongoing dedication to personal responsibility, personal accountability, and the ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively is necessary for continued employment at the firm.

Company Description

Expanding law firm focused on probate litigation and estate administration. We appreciate, and will compensate, hard work, clever ideas, and individuals who want to grow along with us.

All applications will be kept confidential. May even have a signing bonus for you if you come from another probate firm.

Company Description

Expanding law firm focused on probate litigation and estate administration. We appreciate, and will compensate, hard work, clever ideas, and individuals who want to grow along with us.

All applications will be kept confidential. May even have a signing bonus for you if you come from another probate firm.