Trust & Estates / Probate Paralegal - DTX

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Annual bonus

Overtime eligible

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Identity Protection

HSA Employer Contribution

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates / Probate Paralegal in Dallas, TX.

The role focuses on transactional estate planning, probate and trust administration, and involves working closely with attorneys and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate matters. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Trusts & Estates/Probate, strong drafting and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Trusts & Estates and Probate Paralegal experience.
• Strong transactional Trusts & Estates background.
• Estate Planning experience.
• Probate Administration experience.
• Trust Administration experience.
• Experience drafting and managing wills, trusts, probate petitions, inventories, accountings, and related documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Stable employment history demonstrating longevity and commitment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and ancillary documents.
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters.
• Prepare probate court filings and related documentation.
• Draft probate petitions, asset inventories, accountings, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with clients, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and outside professionals.
• Maintain case files and track deadlines.
• Assist with fiduciary and estate administration matters.
• Manage attorney workflows and prioritize assignments appropriately.
• Support multiple attorneys within a collaborative team structure.

Skills

5+ years Trusts & Estates/Probate Para

Transactional background

Estate planning

Probate administration

Trust administration

Wills and trusts drafting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Trusts & Estates / Probate Paralegal

? Dallas, TX

?$75,000 - $100,000 DOE

An established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experiencedTrusts & Estates / Probate Paralegalto join its growing Private Wealth practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal with a strongtransactional Trusts & Estates backgroundwho thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working directly with attorneys, clients, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 DOE
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Overtime eligible (per firm policy)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Identity Protection Services
• HSA Employer Contribution

About the Role

This position is ideal for a transactional-minded paralegal with experience handling estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration matters. The role supports a busy team of attorneys and requires someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and ancillary documents
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters
• Prepare probate court filings and related documentation
• Draft probate petitions, asset inventories, accountings, and correspondence
• Coordinate with clients, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and outside professionals
• Maintain case files and track deadlines
• Assist with fiduciary and estate administration matters
• Manage attorney workflows and prioritize assignments appropriately
• Support multiple attorneys within a collaborative team structure

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of Trusts & Estates and Probate Paralegal experience
• Strong transactional Trusts & Estates background
• Estate Planning experience
• Probate Administration experience
• Trust Administration experience
• Experience drafting and managing wills, trusts, probate petitions, inventories, accountings, and related documents
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Stable employment history demonstrating longevity and commitment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Probate litigation exposure
• Fiduciary administration experience
• Strong probate court filing experience
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a sophisticated Trusts & Estates practice

What We're Looking For

• Professional, responsive, and client-service oriented
• Highly organized and detail-focused
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
• Comfortable supporting high-performing attorneys with demanding practices
• Reliable, dependable, and proactive
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal training

Practice Focus

• Estate Planning
• Trust Administration
• Probate Administration
• Fiduciary Matters
• Probate Court Filings
• Estate & Trust Documentation

Work Environment

• Collaborative team structure with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants working closely together
• Professional, supportive workplace culture
• Fast-moving practice group that values responsiveness and accountability
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters for a broad range of clients

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year