Probate Litigation Paralegal

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

The salary for this position will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. It is competitive and includes an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, life, LTD, 401(k) and profit sharing.

Job Title: Probate Litigation Paralegal

Experience Information:

- Minimum 1 year of experience with all aspects of the probate process
- Litigation experience a plus, but not necessary
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible related work experience

Law Firm Seeking Self-Motivated Probate Litigation Paralegal

H1: Join Our Team as a Probate Litigation Paralegal at Rubin and Rudman LLP

H2: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Prepare all Probate Court filings, including estate administration, trust matters, and guardianship/conservatorship cases
- Assist with preparation of motions, affidavits, and other written pleadings
- Coordinate with courts for e-filing, mail filing, and hand-filing
- Process required notices and coordinate service on interested parties
- Follow-up with courts and use of Virtual Registries
- Contact financial institutions for financial information and documentation
- Obtain miscellaneous real estate and tax documents
- Monitor and maintain discovery trackers
- Create and maintain pleadings indexes
- Organize and handle legal documents in a timely manner
- Record billable time daily
- Attend meetings with Paralegals and Staff
- Handle special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by attorneys

H2: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Minimum 1 year of experience with probate process
- Litigation experience preferred
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience
- Impeccable integrity in personal and fiduciary matters
- Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys, staff, and clients
- Working knowledge of Excel

H2: Salary Information

The salary for this position will be competitive and based on candidate's qualifications and experience. It also includes an excellent benefits package such as health, dental, life, LTD, 401(k), and profit sharing.

H2: Experience Information

- Minimum 1 year experience with probate process
- Litigation experience preferred, but not necessary
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience

Join the team at Rubin and Rudman LLP as a Probate Litigation Paralegal. This self-motivated individual will assist the attorneys in the Trusts and Estates Department with various tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the department. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience with all aspects of the probate process and a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible related work experience.

As a Probate Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for preparing court filings, interacting with various courts, and drafting motions. You will also assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation and ensure they are prepared for court appearances. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive contact with attorneys and staff, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, the Probate Litigation Paralegal will also handle special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by the attorneys in the department. This position is a non-exempt role and may occasionally require more than 35 hours per week to perform the essential duties.

The ideal candidate will also possess impeccable integrity in personal and fiduciary matters and have a working knowledge of Excel. Previous litigation experience is a plus, but not necessary. The salary for this position is competitive and includes an excellent benefits package. Qualified applicants must be able to complete the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Join our team at Rubin and Rudman LLP as a Probate Litigation Paralegal and contribute to the success of our Trusts and Estates Department. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

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Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

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Court Filings, Drafting Motions, Interacting with Courts, Correspondence, Coordination, Follow-up, Financial Institution Contact, Document Preparation, Pleadings Indexing, Time Recording

Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to [contact person name] at [email] or [fax].

Qualification and Experience Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience

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