Senior Guardianship & Conservatorship Paralegal

Orionplacement; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced paralegal to support guardianship, conservatorship, probate, and estate planning matters in our Atlanta office. You will prepare petitions, manage deadlines, and coordinate court filings across metro Atlanta.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of law firm experience handling Georgia guardianship matters, with probate/estate planning exposure. Strong organizational skills and communication are essential to thrive in our client-centered team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of law firm experience handling adult guardianship and conservatorship matters.
• Experience with Georgia probate courts and metro Atlanta filings strongly preferred.
• Probate and estate planning experience is a plus.
• Some college required; degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Suite; Mac OS experience preferred.
• Clio, WealthCounsel, or ElderCounsel experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file petitions for adult guardianship and conservatorship in Georgia probate courts, particularly throughout metro Atlanta.
• Manage case timelines, court deadlines, filings, correspondence, and required documentation.
• Coordinate and track service of process, court hearings, evaluations, and other court requirements.
• Communicate directly with clients and families to gather information, answer questions, and provide case updates.
• Maintain detailed, organized electronic case files in a paperless environment.
• Prepare and file probate petitions and related documents.
• Assist with drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor deadlines and proactively identify time sensitive or urgent issues.
• Ensure filings and case activity comply with court rules, procedures, and firm standards.
• Support attorneys throughout the lifecycle of guardianship, conservatorship, probate, and estate planning matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Mac OS experience

Clio/WealthCounsel/ElderCounsel

Education

Some college

Degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

Mac OS

Clio

WealthCounsel

ElderCounsel

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced paralegal to support guardianship, conservatorship, probate, and estate planning matters in our Atlanta office. You will prepare petitions, manage deadlines, and coordinate court filings across metro Atlanta.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of law firm experience handling Georgia guardianship matters, with probate/estate planning exposure. Strong organizational skills and communication are essential to thrive in our client-centered team.