Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

Job Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the daily administration of a variety of client trust accounts, including managing accounts, preparing letters, and completing transfer forms.
- Assist in drafting estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and both basic and advanced trusts.
- Help manage and organize estate and probate files to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
- Prepare accounting and financial statements related to trusts and estates.
- Docketing court documents and ensuring timely filing.
- Filing and obtaining necessary records with courts and government offices to support legal proceedings.
- Proofread documents for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
- Communicate directly with clients to provide updates or assist with accounting and tax needs, ensuring a high level of client service.

Education and Experience Information:

- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
- Paralegal Certification is preferred, indicating a formal recognition of paralegal skills.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment, including progressive responsibility in managing client trust accounts.
- Experience working in a law firm is preferred, highlighting familiarity with legal environments and procedures.
- High proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Lexis/Nexis, and other internet research tools, is essential.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated highly effective written and oral communication skills.
- Creative problem-solving abilities are required to address complex legal issues.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to move projects to conclusion.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.
- Reliable and dependable team player with a strong sense of confidentiality regarding client information.
- Ability to perform well under pressure, ensuring deadlines are met and client needs are addressed promptly.

Salary Information:

- The position is full-time with a comprehensive health benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- The firm offers life insurance, short-term disability plans, and retirement plans, in addition to holidays and paid time off.
- The firm provides a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office workdays with remote workdays.
- The pay range varies by location:
- Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston: to per hour.
- Raleigh and Winston: to per hour.
- New York and Washington, DC: to per hour.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay, or the pay of others, except as legally required.