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Probate Litigation Paralegal Full Time, Exempt Location: Houston, TX Reports to: Managing Partner and Litigation Leadership
Role Summary The Probate Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys handling contested probate cases, trust disputes, and estate litigation. The role owns filings, discovery, dockets, probate pleadings, and trust accounting coordination. This is a document-heavy, deadline-first legal role requiring operational precision and proactive attorney support.
Key Responsibilities
Support attorneys through all phases of probate and estate litigation
Draft and file probate pleadings, motions, exhibits, and court documents
Manage e-filings in Texas state courts and federal courts when applicable
Prepare and respond to discovery: interrogatories, requests for production, subpoenas
Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
Maintain case calendars, dockets, deadlines, and filing cadence
Coordinate electronic discovery, document management, and evidence organization
Prepare estate tax returns and trust accountings tied to litigation matters
Support trust administration, conservatorships, and probate case logistics
Keep attorneys informed with real‑time case updates and deadline tracking
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication with courts, attorneys, and stakeholders
Manage multiple cases simultaneously without loss of accuracy
Maintain organized, audit‑ready case files
Qualifications
Bachelors or Associates degree preferred
2+ years of relevant paralegal experience preferred
Probate litigation or contested trust/estate litigation experience required
Court filing and discovery response experience required
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Strong legal writing and communication skills required
Ability to manage deadlines with zero tolerance for error required
Core Competencies
Probate pleadings and filings
Discovery preparation and responses
Case calendar and docket discipline
Trust and estate accounting coordination
Technical fluency
Analytical problem solving
Proactive attorney communication
Deadline ownership
Work Environment
Fast‑paced, litigation‑driven, document‑heavy legal practice
High accountability and documentation discipline required
Evening and weekend availability may be needed for court deadlines
At‑will employment
No visa sponsorship
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Probate Litigation Paralegal Full Time, Exempt Location: Houston, TX Reports to: Managing Partner and Litigation Leadership
Role Summary The Probate Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys handling contested probate cases, trust disputes, and estate litigation. The role owns filings, discovery, dockets, probate pleadings, and trust accounting coordination. This is a document-heavy, deadline-first legal role requiring operational precision and proactive attorney support.
Key Responsibilities
Support attorneys through all phases of probate and estate litigation
Draft and file probate pleadings, motions, exhibits, and court documents
Manage e-filings in Texas state courts and federal courts when applicable
Prepare and respond to discovery: interrogatories, requests for production, subpoenas
Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
Maintain case calendars, dockets, deadlines, and filing cadence
Coordinate electronic discovery, document management, and evidence organization
Prepare estate tax returns and trust accountings tied to litigation matters
Support trust administration, conservatorships, and probate case logistics
Keep attorneys informed with real‑time case updates and deadline tracking
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication with courts, attorneys, and stakeholders
Manage multiple cases simultaneously without loss of accuracy
Maintain organized, audit‑ready case files
Qualifications
Bachelors or Associates degree preferred
2+ years of relevant paralegal experience preferred
Probate litigation or contested trust/estate litigation experience required
Court filing and discovery response experience required
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Strong legal writing and communication skills required
Ability to manage deadlines with zero tolerance for error required
Core Competencies
Probate pleadings and filings
Discovery preparation and responses
Case calendar and docket discipline
Trust and estate accounting coordination
Technical fluency
Analytical problem solving
Proactive attorney communication
Deadline ownership
Work Environment
Fast‑paced, litigation‑driven, document‑heavy legal practice
High accountability and documentation discipline required
Evening and weekend availability may be needed for court deadlines
At‑will employment
No visa sponsorship
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