Estate & Probate Administrative Paralegal - Anansys Staffing LLC

Client is a dynamic legal firm committed to excellence, collaboration, and growth. Recognized as one of the best places to work for two consecutive years, we are looking for a dedicated Estate and Probate Administration Paralegal to join our esteemed legal team. If you are an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal passionate about estate and probate law, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Position Overview: As an Estate and Probate Administration Paralegal in a collaborative office environment, you will play a pivotal part in facilitating the efficient administration of estates and probate matters, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities:

Estate Probate Matters:

• Draft and file probate applications.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather essential information.
• Prepare and coordinate the execution of prove-up documents.
• Schedule and coordinate hearings with the court and clients.
• Draft legal documents, including Waiver of De Novo and Notice of Hearing.
• Ensure proper execution and electronic filing of final documents post-hearing.
• Obtain Letters and communicate post-hearing details to clients.
• Manage the Notice to Creditors process.
• Draft and communicate on Inventory/Affidavit in Lieu.

Heirship Proceedings:

• Draft and file applications related to heirship proceedings.
• Effectively communicate with clients to obtain necessary details.
• Prepare legal documents such as Motion to Appoint Attorney Ad Litem.
• Gather witness information and ensure compliance with service/publication requirements.
• Draft and coordinate the execution of prove-up documents.
• Schedule and coordinate hearings with the court, clients, and witnesses.
• Draft Notice of Hearing and communicate details to clients and witnesses.
• Ensure proper execution and electronic filing of final documents post-hearing.
• Obtain Letters and communicate post-hearing details to clients.
• Manage the Notice to Creditors process.
• Draft and communicate on Inventory/Affidavit in Lieu.

Other Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the obtaining of Bonds when required, including signing and delivery.
• Prepare Executor Deeds and handle electronic recording.
• Draft Affidavits of Heirship and manage electronic recording.

General:

• Conduct regular Estate Administration update meetings with attorneys.
• Maintain Estate Administration due date/activity chart, reviewing it with attorneys regularly.
• Calendar hearings, Inventory due dates, and matter-specific due dates.
• Stay informed about individual county-specific e-filing requirements.
• Maintain, update, and revise Estate Administration forms as needed.
• Close Estate Administration files and provide closing letters to clients.
• Provide backup support for Estate Planning when needed, including drafting and signings.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Estate and Probate Administration Paralegal.
• Strong understanding of Estate and Probate legal procedures and requirements in Texas.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools.