Probate Paralegal

Carolina Family Estate Planning; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cary, NC, seeks an Estate Administration Paralegal to support clients through the probate process. The role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment focused on client care and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Matching

Flexible Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays Annually

Qualifications

• At least two years of probate experience working with North Carolina estates.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with probate and trust administration processes.
• Collaborate with legal assistants and attorneys on client matters.
• Produce filings and track status of estate and trust administration.

Skills

probate experience

compassion

professionalism

Education

Paralegal Certification

Job description

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Are you an Estate Administration Paralegal with at least two years of probate experience working with North Carolina estates? Have you been searching for a role where you have the support of an established trusts and estates team, with the flexibility and opportunities to make an impact you would have at a small law firm?

Carolina Family Estate Planning is looking for an Estate Administration paralegal to help our clients navigate the probate and trust administration process with compassion and professionalism. If you're a probate paralegal who is passionate about making a difference in clients' lives and are looking for a role that combines stimulating work with rewarding outcomes, we invite you to explore a career with us.

Compensation And Benefits Overview

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with your probate and estate administration expertise and experience, as well as opportunities for metric-driven bonuses. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as matching contributions to your tax-deferred retirement savings. We believe in the importance of estate planning and provide comprehensive planning as a benefit for our employees. We also believe in work-life balance, with flexible paid time off accrued from Day One and 12 paid holidays annually.

Company Overview

Carolina Family Estate Planning, a distinguished woman-owned law firm in Cary, NC, is on a mission to empower our community through comprehensive estate planning, estate administration, and related services. We are driven by core values of integrity, proactivity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to personal and professional thriving. Our team's dedication to these principles and to each other has propelled us to become one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, year after year. Join us in our journey to provide peace of mind and expert guidance to our clients, ensuring their estate planning and administration needs are met with the utmost care and professionalism.

A Day in the Life

A typical day for an Estate Administration Paralegal at our firm begins with a strategic review of your key information sources: calendar, task list in the firm's case management software, and your email inbox. You'll use these resources to create and implement action plans to move client matters forward, collaborate with legal assistants for necessary information, review case status and future plans with attorneys, and keep all parties involved in an estate's administration up to date. Throughout the week, you'll discuss client matters, as well as opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, with your fellow team members.

Your mission as a paralegal is to work closely with clients, beneficiaries, other stakeholders, and other team members to keep estates moving forward toward completion. You'll meticulously produce filings and track the status of each estate and trust administration matter, providing support and peace of mind to executors and trustees during their time of need. We work as a team of professionals, all committed to supporting our clients' goals and each other.

Schedule and Location

• Schedule: Full-time. Our office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Alternative schedules will be considered.
• Location: Hybrid remote and in-office at our Cary, NC location. (Remote eligibility is subject to an initial in-person onboarding period.)
  
  

About Carolina Family Estate Planning

Carolina Family Estate Planning, a distinguished woman-owned law firm in Cary, NC, is on a mission to empower our community through education, comprehensive estate planning, estate administration, and related services. We are driven by core values of integrity, proactivity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to personal and professional thriving. Our team's dedication to these principles and to each other has propelled us to become one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, year after year. Join us in our journey to provide peace of mind and expert guidance to our clients, ensuring their estate planning and administration needs are met with the utmost care and professionalism.

We prioritize the safety and security of our clients and employees. As part of our onboarding process, candidates selected for hire will be required to undergo a background check and/or a credit check, depending on the specific position.

How To Apply

Ready to embark on a rewarding career with us? Applying is simple and mobile-friendly. Kickstart your journey by completing our quick, 3-minute initial application process. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a team where your work truly makes a difference.

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