Trusts & Estates Paralegal — Probate & Estate Planning Pro

Jackson Walker LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Texas is seeking a Trusts & Estates Paralegal for their Houston office. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in estate planning, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a paralegal certification is preferred. Responsibilities include preparing various legal documents, maintaining client records, and assisting with estate administration. This is a full-time position with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience within a law firm.
• Ability to proof and edit legal correspondence.
• Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations for forms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estate planning documents and correspondence.
• Maintain a tracking system for clients.
• Assist in estate administration and probate tasks.
• Interact with courts and government agencies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal certification

Job description

A leading law firm in Texas is seeking a Trusts & Estates Paralegal for their Houston office. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in estate planning, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a paralegal certification is preferred. Responsibilities include preparing various legal documents, maintaining client records, and assisting with estate administration. This is a full-time position with potential overtime.