Probate Paralegal

Harrelson & Harrelson, LLP, a transactional, litigation, probate, and real estate law firm in Troy, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Probate Paralegal to join our team. The Probate Paralegal will assist our attorneys and other paralegals with paralegal and administrative duties and meet with clients regularly.

About Us:

We are a firm founded in 2018 by three lawyers with decades of experience representing clients in civil and commercial litigation, real estate transactions, estate planning and probate matters, and business formation and governance. Our team works diligently with our clients to find solutions to challenging legal issues and enjoys our close-knit environment filled with other like-minded, driven, detail-oriented people. We are looking for a determined, independent problem solver who understands that providing unparalleled customer service is the number one priority in everything we do.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Manage probate matters with independence from start to finish including meeting with clients, preparing pleadings and filings, monitoring and conducting all correspondence, and maintaining all probate accounting.
• Collaborate with our attorneys to seek resolutions to various probate, trust, or guardianship issues.
• Balance checkbooks, maintain both paper and paperless file systems, and prepare invoices.
• Multi-task and prioritize work based on deadlines, caseload, and client requests.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Estate Administration, Trust Administration and Guardianships.
• Motivated to provide exceptional client service in every interaction.
• The ability to show empathy at a time of great difficulty.
• An attention to detail that is unmatched by your peers.
• High School diploma or equivalent required. College degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge of standard probate terminology, documentation, pleading requirements, processes and requirements, and practice area norms.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new computer systems and software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize work, set own goals, and manage deadlines.
• Exceptional file and matter management.
• Mastery of multiple calendars and upcoming due dates so that items are prepared before you are even asked.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years in a professional legal office environment.
• Proficiency with Lackner, PerfectForm, or Puritas Springs.
• Experience using software platforms such as Adobe Acrobat, Clio, QuickBooks Online, Trello, LawPay, and electronic signature web applications.



Harrelson & Harrelson LLP offers a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) and benefits package including employer 401(k) contributions and favorable paid time off. For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and a cover letter through this posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegals & Legal Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
• Estate Administration: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person