Paralegal Specialist

US District of Columbia Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Superior Court is seeking a Paralegal Specialist in the Probate Division. The incumbent assists self-represented litigants navigating the Probate Division process.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field, or a paralegal studies certificate, plus one year of relevant experience. Preference for two years of probate-related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certificate in paralegal studies or related field plus one year of paralegal/legal support experience.
• Preferred: two years of paralegal/legal support experience, with probate, trusts and estates, guardianship, conservatorship, fiduciary or related court matters.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and engagement, aligns with DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Transparency.

Responsibilities

• Assist self-represented litigants navigating the Probate Division process.

Education

Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field

Paralegal studies certificate

Job description

The Paralegal Specialist position is located in the Probate Division of the District of Columbia Superior Court. The incumbent assists self-represented litigants seeking to navigate the Probate Division process.

Required Education & Experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field, or a certificate of completion from a paralegal studies program, plus one (1) year of experience performing paralegal or legal support in a court, law office, government agency, legal services organization, or legal environment.

Preferred experience: Two (2) years of experience performing paralegal or legal support in a court, law office, government agency, legal services organization, or legal environment, and experience supporting probate, trusts and estates, guardianship, conservatorship, fiduciary, or other court-related matters is preferred.

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.