Probate Paralegal

About the role

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA is a full-service law firm seeking a probate paralegal to join its Estate Administration and Probate Department. This candidate will assist the attorneys in opening estates from start to finish, including but not limited to managing the administration of deceased persons' estates, preparing/filing court documents, handling asset valuation, beneficiary notifications, fiduciary accountings, and tax return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, filing, and serving probate petitions, inventories, and final accountings with the probate court.
• Managing the probate process from opening to closing, including inventorying assets, communicating with beneficiaries, and transferring titles.
• Compiling financial information, coordinating with financial institutions, and assisting with tax valuations.
• Acting as a primary contact for fiduciaries and beneficiaries, providing updates, and gathering information.
• Tracking court deadlines, hearings, and tax filing dates.

Skills

• Handle probate and trust administration cases.
• Independently manage assigned cases and docket.
• Work effectively with other firm attorneys and professional staff.
• Provide timely and professional communications to clients.
• Effectively manage the attorneys schedule and upcoming court deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience in Probate Administration and understanding of courts probate procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on various projects.