Hopper Mikeska, PLLC
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Hopper Mikeska, PLLC, is an Austin law firm specializing in estate planning and wealth preservation, probate, estate, and trust administration, as well as guardianship. The firm also handles litigation related to estates, trusts, or guardianships. Our legal professionals are committed to providing comprehensive and dedicated services to our clients in these specialized areas.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Paralegal specializing in Probate & Estate Planning, located in Austin, TX. The candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently.
Focus of Role
Initiating and handling probate cases or other proceedings concerning the administration of estates/trusts, from inception to conclusion.
Preparing asset lists and required probate inventories, analyzing bank and business records, identifying trust and estate assets, and identifying title and character of assets.
Meeting and communicating with clients and client advisors.
Assisting clients with trust and estate funding issues and preparing documents to facilitate same, recordation of deeds with accompanying transfer documents.
Maintaining client files and preparing materials for client meetings.
Litigation support, including preparation of discovery.
Calendaring critical deadlines and meetings on calendar system.
Assisting in the drafting of estate planning and trust administration documents.
Qualifications
Law and legal document preparation skills
Strong research and document review skills
Enthusiastic and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Previous experience in probate or estate planning is a plus
Paralegal certification or relevant experience in the legal field
Bachelor of Arts in the humanities/social sciences
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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Hopper Mikeska, PLLC, is an Austin law firm specializing in estate planning and wealth preservation, probate, estate, and trust administration, as well as guardianship. The firm also handles litigation related to estates, trusts, or guardianships. Our legal professionals are committed to providing comprehensive and dedicated services to our clients in these specialized areas.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Paralegal specializing in Probate & Estate Planning, located in Austin, TX. The candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently.
Focus of Role
Initiating and handling probate cases or other proceedings concerning the administration of estates/trusts, from inception to conclusion.
Preparing asset lists and required probate inventories, analyzing bank and business records, identifying trust and estate assets, and identifying title and character of assets.
Meeting and communicating with clients and client advisors.
Assisting clients with trust and estate funding issues and preparing documents to facilitate same, recordation of deeds with accompanying transfer documents.
Maintaining client files and preparing materials for client meetings.
Litigation support, including preparation of discovery.
Calendaring critical deadlines and meetings on calendar system.
Assisting in the drafting of estate planning and trust administration documents.
Qualifications
Law and legal document preparation skills
Strong research and document review skills
Enthusiastic and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Previous experience in probate or estate planning is a plus
Paralegal certification or relevant experience in the legal field
Bachelor of Arts in the humanities/social sciences
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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