probate paralegal.

Are you a highly-organized and motivated legal professional with experience in probate, litigation, or estate planning? Randstad is partnering with a prestigious law firm in East Memphis to find a Probate Paralegal to join their team. We're looking for a detail-oriented self-starter who can support attorneys with all aspects of trust and probate administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including drafting legal documents, managing financial records, communicating with clients and courts, and ensuring all deadlines are met. You must have excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. We will also consider a Legal Assistant with probate experience. If you are a proactive and dedicated individual with a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic and challenging role.

salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, trustees, and family members, maintaining clear communication.
  
  
• Draft a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, probate pleadings, and financial spreadsheets.
  
  
• Assist with the preparation of annual accountings and review financial records such as bank statements.
  
  
• Maintain and organize client files, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
  
  
• Provide administrative support, including calendar management and communication with clients and other parties involved in legal proceedings. 
  
  
• Communicate with courts and government agencies regarding case status and deadlines.
  
  
• Collect and review documents to determine asset ownership and property interests.
  
  
• Collaborate with personal representatives and other legal professionals to meet all case deadlines.
  
  
• Manage estate accounts and facilitate bill payments for the estate, conservatorship, or guardianship.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, specifically in probate. Will consider litigation and estate planning experience.
  
  
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
  
  
• Collaboration and communication abilities, with a focus on clear and concise writing.
  
  
• High level of attention to detail and outstanding proofreading skills.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and various legal software.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

Skills

Probate Law (3 years of experience is required)

Litigation (3 years of experience is required)

Estate planning (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.