Job Description
About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a respected legal team to hire an experienced Probate Paralegal on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in estate administration and enjoys working on complex probate matters, including estate tax filings.
If you have strong probate experience and exposure to IRS Form 706 (Estate Tax Returns), we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do
✅ Support attorneys with probate and estate administration from start to finish
✅ Draft and file probate documents (petitions, inventories, accountings, etc.)
✅ Manage case timelines, court deadlines, and filings
✅ Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and financial institutions
✅ Assist with estate tax return preparation (Form 706 preferred)
✅ Coordinate asset collection, valuation, and distributions
✅ Maintain organized case files and documentation
✅ Conduct legal research and assist with hearings as needed
What We’re Looking For
✔️ 3+ years of probate / estate administration experience
✔️ Strong knowledge of probate court procedures and filings
✔️ Experience drafting legal documents independently
✔️ Familiarity with IRS Form 706 strongly preferred
✔️ Paralegal certificate a plus
✔️ Excellent organizational and communication skills
✔️ Ability to manage multiple cases in a deadline-driven environment
✔️ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Why This Role?
✨ Contract-to-hire with long-term potential
✨ Work on sophisticated estate and tax matters
✨ Join a collaborative and professional legal team
✨ Competitive compensation with growth opportunity