Plona Partners ยท 3 days ago
Probate Paralegal
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expPlona Partners is seeking a Probate Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys with all phases of litigation. The role involves preparing court filings, drafting discovery demands, and managing trust administration and probate matters.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jesse Plona
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through discovery, resolution or trial, post-trial, and case closure
Prepare court filings and assembling of exhibits
Drafting and responding to discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.)
Assist with preparation and support for depositions, hearings, and mediations
Maintain case dockets and calendars
Coordinate electronic discovery
Prepare probate pleadings, federal estate tax returns, trust/estate accountings, and funding calculations
Manage trust administration, probate, and conservatorships
File court documents, including e-filing
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or Associates degree
Minimum of 3 years prior experience in complex estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust matters
Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Company
Plona Partners
Plona Partners is a boutique legal recruiting firm privileged to be positioned with one of the most high-quality, diverse, and specialized talent networks in the world of law.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase