Senior Paralegal

Gravis Law, PLLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Gravis Law, PLLC is looking for an experienced Senior Estates & Probate Paralegal to support attorneys and clients in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of paralegal experience in estates or probate, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role involves managing dockets, drafting legal documents, and mentoring junior staff. Compensation is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estates, probate, or trust administration paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of probate procedures and estate planning documents.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney dockets and track critical deadlines.
• Draft, review, and file estate planning documents.
• Prepare probate pleadings and filings.

Skills

Estates, probate, or trust administration paralegal experience

Knowledge of probate procedures

Communication skills

Organization skills

Multitasking skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Independence and professionalism

Team-first attitude

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Gravis Law, PLLC is seeking an experienced Senior Estates & Probate Paralegal to join our growing Salt Lake City metro area team.

As a Senior Paralegal, you’ll play a key role in supporting attorneys and clients through all stages of estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters—from initial client intake through final distribution. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, supportive culture that values teamwork, initiative, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Manage attorney dockets and track critical deadlines for probate filings, trust administration, and estate planning matters.
• Draft, review, and file estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Prepare probate pleadings and filings, including applications, inventories, accountings, and closing documents.
• Assist with trust funding, asset transfers, and preparation of beneficiary distribution documentation.
• Coordinate with courts, financial institutions, and third parties to gather information and move matters forward efficiently.
• Support attorneys in client meetings by gathering financial and asset information and preparing summaries.
• Maintain organized and compliant client files in both digital and physical formats.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries with professionalism and empathy, providing updates and guidance throughout the process.
• Mentor and support junior paralegals and administrative staff, sharing best practices and improving team workflows.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, forms management, and SOP development specific to estates and probate practice.
• Occasionally assist with front desk coverage to ensure a seamless client experience.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of estates, probate, or trust administration paralegal experience (required).
• Strong knowledge of probate procedures, estate planning documents, and court filing requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• A proactive, team-first attitude and a genuine interest in estate planning and client service.
• Notary preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.