Senior Probate & Estate Planning Paralegal (TX)

FERGUSON BRASWELL FRASER & KUBASTA PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development and CPE

Job summary

FBFK seeks an experienced paralegal for its Houston estate planning and probate practice. You will handle matters from initial planning conferences through court-supervised processes, working closely with attorneys, clients, families, courts, and corporate trustees.

The role requires five+ years of Texas estate planning, probate, and guardianship paralegal experience; familiarity with the Texas Estates Code; and the ability to draft pleadings and filings with minimal guidance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in Texas estate planning, probate, and guardianship paralegal work.
• Familiarity with Texas Estates Code and probate court practice.
• Ability to draft pleadings without step-by-step walkthroughs.
• Notary commission or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, trust agreements, and ancillary estate planning documents.
• Prepare probate filings for independent and dependent administrations.
• Prepare inventories and final accounts; draft distribution deeds.
• Draft guardianship pleadings and support guardianship management trusts.
• E-file in Harris County and other Texas probate courts; track deadlines.

Skills

Estate planning paralegal experience

Probate and guardianship knowledge

Texas Estates Code familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

TBLS certification in Estate Planning and Probate (a plus)

Job description

FBFK seeks an experienced paralegal for its Houston estate planning and probate practice. You will handle matters from initial planning conferences through court-supervised processes, working closely with attorneys, clients, families, courts, and corporate trustees.

The role requires five+ years of Texas estate planning, probate, and guardianship paralegal experience; familiarity with the Texas Estates Code; and the ability to draft pleadings and filings with minimal guidance.