Paralegal, Probate & Estate Planning

Hopper Mikeska, PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor of Arts in the humanities/social sciences

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Hopper Mikeska, PLLC, is an Austin law firm specializing in estate planning and wealth preservation, probate, estate, and trust administration, as well as guardianship. The firm also handles litigation related to estates, trusts, or guardianships. Our legal professionals are committed to providing comprehensive and dedicated services to our clients in these specialized areas.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Paralegal specializing in Probate & Estate Planning, located in Austin, TX. The candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently.

Focus of Role

• Initiating and handling probate cases or other proceedings concerning the administration of estates/trusts, from inception to conclusion.
• Preparing asset lists and required probate inventories, analyzing bank and business records, identifying trust and estate assets, and identifying title and character of assets.
• Meeting and communicating with clients and client advisors.
• Assisting clients with trust and estate funding issues and preparing documents to facilitate same, recordation of deeds with accompanying transfer documents.
• Maintaining client files and preparing materials for client meetings.
• Litigation support, including preparation of discovery.
• Calendaring critical deadlines and meetings on calendar system.
• Assisting in the drafting of estate planning and trust administration documents.

Qualifications

• Law and legal document preparation skills
• Strong research and document review skills
• Enthusiastic and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Previous experience in probate or estate planning is a plus
• Paralegal certification or relevant experience in the legal field
• Bachelor of Arts in the humanities/social sciences

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services