Probate Paralegal

Large Memphis law firm seeking an experienced, detail-oriented probate paralegal

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with all facets of trust and probate administration, including meeting with clients, trustees and family members; communicating with beneficiaries; drafting correspondence, Excel spreadsheets and probate pleadings; reviewing bank statements; preparing annual accountings; and organizing and maintaining client files.

Probate paralegals have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Provide administrative support to lawyers by maintaining calendars and communicating with clients and other parties involved in legal proceedings
• Communicating with the court or other government agencies regarding the status of a case
• Reviewing documents and titles to determine ownership of assets and interests in property
• Coordinating with the personal representative and other attorneys in the case to ensure that all deadlines are met
• Reviewing financial documents such as bank statements, court records, and probate records to verify accuracy and identify issues
• Collecting information about an estate from beneficiaries and other interested parties
• Managing accounts and paying bills on behalf of the estate, conservatorship, or guardianship.

Requirements:

• Experience as a probate legal assistant or paralegal
• Superb organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Multitasking skills with the ability to juggle deadlines for multiple clients at different stages of the filing processes
• Excellent proofreading skills and clear and concise communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• No criminal record

Successful applicant may not have experience with all of the areas of responsibility but must meet the requirements and have a willingness to learn and assume responsibility.  This is a great job for motivated self-starters who enjoy new and varied challenges.