Paralegal: Estate Planning & Probate

Our client is seeking a motivated professional who enjoys estate planning and probate work, wants to continue developing their role, and is comfortable taking on meaningful responsibility with support from an experienced team.

• Advanced Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of estate planning, with familiarity with Oregon estate-related tax concepts. Experience with more complex planning matters is helpful, and a willingness to continue learning is valued.
• Estate Planning Experience: Experience drafting estate planning documents is important. Experience with sophisticated planning, including federally taxable estates, is a plus.
• Probate Experience: Experience managing probate matters, coordinating the process, and drafting pleadings is preferred. Candidates who have handled key parts of the probate process and are ready to grow into broader responsibility are encouraged to apply.
• Creative Thinking: The ability to think creatively and tackle cutting-edge projects that are often outside the norm.
• Professionalism: Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and respectful client communication are important. We value someone who can build positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and team members.
• Technical: Familiarity with Interactive Legal or similar estate planning document systems is helpful but not required.

Environment:

• Professional Growth: This is a meaningful long-term role with room to deepen estate planning and probate skills, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to a close-knit practice.
• Office Environment: A pleasant, top-floor office in a premier Kruse Way building, fostering a friendly and interactive atmosphere.
  Work location: In person

Key Responsibilities: 

• Draft complex estate planning documents and manage the document preparation process using systems like Interactive Legal.
• Handle all aspects of probate cases, including coordination and drafting necessary pleadings.
• Work closely with clients, ensuring compassionate and respectful interaction while building strong relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members on complex projects, contributing creative solutions.