What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probate Paralegal position at Duffley Law PLLC?
Probate Paralegal
Location: Hybrid Remote – Houston, TX 77040
About Us:
Based in northwest Houston, Duffley Law is an 12-person law firm focusing on probate and estate planning law (with a 4.9-star rating on Google!). As we expand our probate practice, we are seeking a dedicated Probate Paralegal to join our dynamic team.
Our Core Values
- Everyone is a potential client.
- Work product is king.
- It’s better to be slow and accurate than fast and wrong.
- We’re the last line of defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting: Drafting effective & precise probate documents compliant with state law and county court preferences. Create templates for re-use by the team.
- Filings: Prepare documents for recording and filing with various entities and authorities.
- Summarize Documents: Prepare abstracts and summaries of documents for attorney review & input key dates into team calendars.
- Onboarding Clients: Collecting additional information and documents after the intake team has completed the initial client onboarding.
- Assisting Attorneys: Assisting attorneys as necessary to provide excellent service to clients!
Additional Responsibilities:
- Billable hours requirement of 1,300 per year.
- Weekly check-in calls with managing attorney.
- Some weekend availability will be expected depending on client demands.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of law firm experience.
- Experience or clear interest in probate law.
- Experience with uncontested and contested probate.
- Excellent writing skills and eye for detail.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and software (preferred: familiarity with Clio).
- Effective communication skills to interact with clients & colleagues.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k)
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the firm.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on your development.
Why Join Our Team:
We are excited to welcome a new Probate Paralegal who is eager to grow within our firm and make a meaningful impact on our clients' lives. This is a start up environment with lots of room for growth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote, with the expectation of a hybrid arrangement in the future
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77040
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000