Senior Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal

Synectics Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced paralegal with 5+ years of substantive law firm experience to support a busy practice across estate planning, probate, trust administration, business law, and real estate.

The ideal candidate will independently manage multiple matters, draft sophisticated legal documents, and communicate directly with clients and courts. You will prepare probate pleadings, court filings, draft business and real estate documents, maintain case files, track deadlines, and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of substantive paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Experience drafting legal documents and managing matters independently.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage multiple matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, deeds, and related documents.
• Prepare probate pleadings, applications, notices, inventories, and other court filings, including Texas probate filings.
• Draft business and real estate transaction documents and assist with business entity formations and related filings.
• Support trust administration matters, maintain case files, track deadlines, and coordinate document execution appointments and follow-ups.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, financial institutions, and third parties while independently managing multiple matters and supporting attorneys with minimal supervision.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Time management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Client service

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Legal practice software

Job description

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced paralegal with 5+ years of substantive law firm experience to support a busy practice across estate planning, probate, trust administration, business law, and real estate.

The ideal candidate will independently manage multiple matters, draft sophisticated legal documents, and communicate directly with clients and courts. You will prepare probate pleadings, court filings, draft business and real estate documents, maintain case files, track deadlines, and