Senior Paralegal – Probate & Hearings

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support probate-related duties for the Department of the Interior, Offices in Albuquerque. The role requires an AA degree or Paralegal certificate with 5+ years paralegal experience and proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

The position is limited to the Experienced Worker Program, with temporary enrollment on a grant-based basis.

Qualifications

• AA Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate with minimum additional experience of 5 year(s) in Paralegal work.

Responsibilities

• Review case files assigned for dockets to ensure completeness and accuracy. If information is missing, initiate action to seek information that will complete the case file.
• Identify potential complications in the case, including discrepancies with family information, inventory issues, and potential will disputes.
• Research related cases to obtain verified family histories and confirm the information of potential heirs.
• Use the docketing system to update and maintain the procedural status of each assigned case, and to schedule hearings in coordination with the assigned judge.
• Prepare notices of probate hearings to be sent to all interested parties, as well as combined hearing notices that are posted.
• Assist the judge at hearings by recording the proceedings, taking attendance and verifying current addresses of participants, handling exhibits and other duties as needed by the judge.
• Review case record upon completion of the hearing to assist with the judge's determination as to the sufficiency of evidence for a final decision.
• Draft probate decisions or orders, and review draft decisions and orders prepared by others for errors.
• Provide guidance and assistance to legal assistants and back up legal assistants with tasks such as scanning and mailings, as needed.

Education

AA Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS Outlook

Job description

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support probate-related duties for the Department of the Interior, Offices in Albuquerque. The role requires an AA degree or Paralegal certificate with 5+ years paralegal experience and proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

The position is limited to the Experienced Worker Program, with temporary enrollment on a grant-based basis.