Trusts and Estates Litigation Paralegal - Burnett Specialists

AM Law 200 firm founded in Houston, Texas is seeking a Trusts, Estates & Guardianship Litigation Paralegal. Must have experience with probate matters and filings in probate court.
 

 

Hybrid Schedule - 4 days in office, 1 day remote

100% paid parking

Full benefits offered, including 401(k)



General Job DescriptionHouston law firm is seeking a Trusts, Estates, & Guardianship Litigation paralegal with a minimum of 3-5 years of current relevant experience in a law firm environment. This position will report to the direct supervising Shareholders and located in Houston, TX.  Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft motions, petitions, discovery requests, correspondence to clients and other legal documents
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, trials and arbitrations
• Prepare trial subpoenas, deposition notices, and all relevant releases for ordering records
• Perform legal research using Accurint, Westlaw & Lexis/Nexis 
• Prepare notebooks and exhibits for hearing, depositions, trials, & arbitrations 
• Prepare deposition summaries and case summaries for attorney use
• Coordinate and maintain large volumes of paper and electronic documents in an orderly manner
• Document collection from clients and witnesses
• Document subpoenas to third parties
• Assist in deposition preparation, including exhibit identification and organization
• Summarize cases and prepare reports for attorneys
• Create timeline of events for each case as directed by supervising attorneys
• Prepare and organize document production and exhibits using Ipro and OnCue
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources
• Monitor deadlines in connection with numerous estates
• Coordinate logistics and assist attorneys during client meetings and document execution
• Prepare estate related documents for attorney review such as inventories and notices to beneficiaries

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a law firm environment
• Experience with filings in probate courts in Harris and surrounding counties
• Highly proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe

Required skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
•  Exceptional organizational skills, works according to priorities and ahead of deadlines
• Detail oriented with strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Styles
• Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times