Estate Administration/Probate Paralegal

Estate Administration/Probate Paralegal (Full-Time)

Our fast-paced Estate Planning and Estate Administration Law Firm is growing and we are looking to hire a hardworking and detail-oriented full-time Probate Paralegal. 

You will be required to work 2-3 days a week in the office (Cary, Raleigh, Chapel Hill) and the other day(s) will have the option to work from home. We offer competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, unlimited PTO, and 401k with employer match. The firm pays 100% of health Insurance, dental and vision Insurance, and long-term and short-term disability premiums.

Are you passionate about helping people have peace of mind?

We are looking for an eager Probate Paralegal to grow our Estate Administration legal team. We need someone who is motivated, hard-working, and has an ownership mentality. Previous legal experience is required with a minimum of 2 years probate/estate administration experience, specifically with annual and final account preparation.

When our clients hire us, they are going through a difficult time, and they’re expecting premium client service and an efficient resolution of their estate administration matters. Our clients are often dealing with a lawyer for the first time and are dealing with new concepts. They are also experiencing an overwhelming tragedy in the loss of a loved one. Our ideal candidate is comfortable interacting with clients on the phone and through email on a daily basis and is professional and caring during in-person meetings with our clients. They will ask a lot of questions. You should be empathetic and patient as you will be answering many questions that have already been asked.

Our Probate Paralegal will provide support to our Estate Administration legal team by assisting with the drafting of probate documents under the direction of our experienced Probate Attorneys, providing consistent communication to our clients by email and phone regarding their matter status, keeping accurate case project management, printing and preparing probate documents for signing appointments, and assembling packages for submission to the court.

This position requires a combination of empathy, attention to detail, strong work ethic, high-level client service mentality, teamwork, time management, managing deadlines, active listening, attention to instructions, and resourcefulness. Most importantly, you need to have compassion when dealing with our clients. To put it simply, we want you to do good work and rally around our clients to help solve their legal problems. We want people who want to make a positive difference in our little piece of the world.

Compensation

$55,000-$60,000 annual salary, plus bonuses

• Drafting of probate documents
• Keeping and entering accurate billable time
• Providing consistent communication to our clients by email and phone regarding their matter status
• Keeping accurate case project management and managing deadlines
• Printing and preparing probate documents for signing appointments and assembling packages for submission to the court

• You should have excellent communication and organizational skills
• 2 years of Probate experience
• You are able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• You have the ability to work in office 2-3 days per week
• You should be comfortable with a computer and have excellent spelling and grammar
• A penchant for accuracy and attention to detail is required
• You will be working on many tasks and cases concurrently, over long periods of time. We expect you to keep track of key dates, keep the right people informed, and prioritize your time so that we never miss a deadline
• You should treat a client, matter, or task at 4:30 PM on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday morning at 9 AM
• Your middle name is “No Drama”
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
• You do not think mailing, scanning, and copying are “beneath you”
• The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, show incredible attention to detail, have an ability to relate with people who have a lot of questions, and have a good sense of humor