Probate & Estate Administration Paralegal

GEMBALA MCLAUGHLIN & PECORA LLC; Sheffield Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA is seeking a probate paralegal to join its Estate Administration and Probate Department.

This candidate will assist the attorneys in opening estates from start to finish, including managing the administration of deceased persons' estates, preparing/filing court documents, handling asset valuation, beneficiary notifications, fiduciary accountings, and tax return preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Probate Administration and understanding of courts probate procedures;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong organization, time management, and project management skills;
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on various projects

Responsibilities

• Preparing, filing, and serving probate petitions, inventories, and final accountings with the probate court.
• Managing the probate process from opening to closing, including inventorying assets, communicating with beneficiaries, and transferring titles.
• Compiling financial information, coordinating with financial institutions, and assisting with tax valuations.
• Acting as a primary contact for fiduciaries and beneficiaries, providing updates, and gathering information.
• Tracking court deadlines, hearings, and tax filing dates.

Skills

Probate administration

Court procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

Time management

Project management

Independence

Job description

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA is seeking a probate paralegal to join its Estate Administration and Probate Department.

This candidate will assist the attorneys in opening estates from start to finish, including managing the administration of deceased persons' estates, preparing/filing court documents, handling asset valuation, beneficiary notifications, fiduciary accountings, and tax return preparation.