Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal

Job Description

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.Compensation:

$65,000 - $75,000 yearly commensurate with experienceResponsibilities:

Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems

Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents

Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer

Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motionsQualifications:

Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar

Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills

3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm settingAbout Company

We are a fast-growing and award-winning family law firm serving family law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship clients in Harris and Montgomery Counties in Texas. Our firm has a unique position in an adversarial system, empowering and educating clients to navigate their legal matters. We believe that the quality of our people and systems is essential in helping clients move through an uncertain and adversarial system.

Full-time