Senior Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal

SMB Team

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Our client, a boutique law firm in estate planning and probate for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners, is seeking a well-experienced Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal to join their in-office team in Sugar Land, Texas. You will assist attorneys in delivering exceptional service to valued clients, supporting estate planning and uncontested probate matters from start to finish.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSugar Land, TX

    Description

    Our client, a boutique law firm in estate planning and probate for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners, is seeking a well-experienced Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal to join their in-office team in Sugar Land, Texas. Join a team of esteem professionals in a beautiful office setting!

    Role Overview:

    You will assist attorneys in delivering exceptional service to valued clients, supporting estate planning and uncontested probate matters from start to finish. This is a hands-on, client-facing position for a proactive professional who thrives in a supportive, high-performance culture.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Draft estate planning and probate documents and packages.

    • Compile, draft, and assemble estate planning packages based on skill, attorney notes and client questionnaires.

    • Gather any missing information from clients.

    • Prepare, organize, and participate in signings (Notary Public required, or ability to obtain).

    • Review legal documents for logical inconsistencies and errors.

    • Provide organizational support to attorneys, keeping track of client matters and court dockets.

    • Draft professional client communications via email. Respond promptly to client inquiries. Keep clients informed about status, as needed.

    • Maintain organized electronic files.

    Requirements

    • 8+ years of estate planning paralegal experience

    • 8+ years of probate paralegal experience

    • ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred

    • Strong English, spelling, grammar, and proofing skills

    • Accurate keyboarding (80wpm+)

    • Ability to read cursive writing

    • Business professional attire and appearance

    • Superior communication skills with domestic and international clients

    • Proactive, accountable, and detail-oriented

    • Team player who thrives in a culture of support and shared success

    • Empathic communicator and active listening skills

    Must have

    • Advanced-level estate planning paralegal experience

    • Advanced-level probate paralegal experience

    • Integrity and professional conduct

    • In-office, on-site work environment

    • High attention to detail

    • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

    • Stable work history and references

    • Tech-savvy

    Benefits

    Information:

    • Location: Sugar Land, Texas (On-site, 8am–5pm, M-F)

    • Competitive base salary plus Quarterly Discretionary Bonuses

    • Benefits: $250/month towards health, life insurance, plus 401k with match and Roth IRA

    • Software: WealthCounsel/LEAP – Wealth Docx; MS Office; Outlook, Excel, Word

    To Apply:

    Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screen with our recruiter, followed by manager and executive interviews.

    If you are passionate about estate planning and probate, committed to excellence, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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