Probate Litigation Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parking

Firm-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Professional training

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a proactive paralegal in Houston to manage complex estate planning, probate, and litigation matters from inception through closure. The role combines probate administration with active litigation support, requiring meticulous document drafting and deadline management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in NetDocuments, Relativity, and iTimeKeep.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in estate, probate, trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and complex litigation.
• Experience drafting probate pleadings, discovery, court filings, trust/estate accountings, and administration documents.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support complex estate planning, probate, guardianship, trust administration, conservatorship, and litigation matters from inception through case closure.
• Manage all phases of the litigation lifecycle including case management, discovery, hearings, deposits, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and prepare court filings, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate electronic and traditional court filing procedures and probate-related filings.
• Assist with federal estate tax returns, trust and estate accountings, and funding calculations.
• Maintain accurate case dockets, calendars, deadlines, and matter records; provide proactive support to attorneys.

Skills

Estate & probate experience

Litigation support

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NetDocuments

Relativity

iTimeKeep

AI-driven legal tech

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys managing complex matters from inception through closure and can effectively balance litigation support with estate and trust administration responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support complex estate planning, probate, guardianship, trust administration, conservatorship, and litigation matters from inception through case closure.
• Manage all phases of the litigation lifecycle, including case management, discovery, hearings, depositions, mediations, trial preparation, and post-trial activities.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare court filings, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate electronic and traditional court filing procedures.
• Prepare probate pleadings and estate administration documents.
• Assist with federal estate tax returns, trust and estate accountings, and funding calculations.
• Manage probate, trust administration, and conservatorship matters.
• Maintain accurate case dockets, calendars, critical deadlines, and matter records.
• Provide proactive support to attorneys and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Substantial experience with probate, estate planning, trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and complex litigation matters.
• Comprehensive understanding of the litigation lifecycle.
• Experience preparing probate pleadings, discovery, court filings, trust and estate accountings, and estate administration documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadline management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and professional staff.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Technology Environment

• NetDocuments
• Relativity
• iTimeKeep
• AI-driven legal technology platform
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-paid employee healthcare premiums
• Firm-paid life insurance
• Firm-paid long-term disability coverage
• Additional disability insurance options
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Paid parking
• A respectful, team-oriented culture
• Highly regarded attorneys and professional staff
• A strong commitment to maintaining a collegial workplace
• A high degree of employee autonomy
• Dedicated training resources
• Opportunities to work on sophisticated and substantive matters