Paralegal- Probate

Gibraltar Law Group; Washington; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Matching 401k

PTO

Job summary

Gourley Law Group in Snohomish, WA seeks a probate paralegal with at least 3 years of Washington probate experience to support busy attorneys. The role is in office, with occasional remote work authorized; you must be detail oriented and committed to strong client service.

Salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 plus performance bonuses, health insurance, matching 401k and PTO. Please email resumes to [e-mail] and visit www.GourleyLawGroup.com for details.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Washington State probate experience
• Working knowledge of court procedures for King and Snohomish counties
• Experience with TEDRA actions, GAL and SGAL procedures preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and organization

Responsibilities

• Open probates and obtain letters of administration
• Gather documentation, schedule hearings and client meetings with attorneys
• Draft pleadings and organize creditor claims
• Prepare annual reports and close probates

Skills

Paralegal experience

Washington probate law

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Client service

Job description

Job Description

FIRST PRIORITY IS A READING TEST. READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND IF YOU ARE NOT AN EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL DO NOT APPLY! I AM TIRED DOG GROOMERS AND CAR DETAILERS THINKING THEY CAN BE A PARALEGAL

We are an 8 attorney, very busy law firm located in the City of Snohomish looking for a qualified, energetic and competent paralegal. You must be detail oriented, have pride in your work product and prioritize client service. Position is in office but occasional remote work may be authorized.

Probate paralegal

The successful candidate for this position will have a minimum of 3 years Washington State probate experience and have a working knowledge of the court procedures for King and Snohomish county. Working knowledge and experience in TEDRA actions, GAL and SGAL procedures preferred. You need to be able to communicate clearly and professionally with clients taking into account their often fragile emotional state in dealing with probate matters. The ability to multi task while maintaining attention to detail and organizational skill is a critical element to this position. You will open probates, get letters of administration, gather documentation, schedule hearings and client meetings with the attorneys, draft pleadings, organize creditor claims, prepare annual reports and close probates.

Our firm is committed to providing top quality client service in which communication with the client is a priority. E mails and phone calls must be returned within 24 hours, preferably same day unless circumstances prevent it. We do not micro manage people and expect professional and personal accountability and responsibility. You need a desire to do excellent work as a matter of personal pride in addition to meeting client expectations. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join our team, make a difference in people’s lives and be a personal and financial success. Salary range $75k to $85k with performance bonuses. Health insurance, matching 401k and PTO. Please visit our website www.GourleyLawGroup.com and email resumes to [e-mail]