Kean Miller LLP
Full-time
Description
With 235 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy‑belt economy. From our offices in Houston, The Woodlands, downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet‑Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Lake Charles, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost‑efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.
Kean Miller has an opening for a Probate Litigation Paralegal to work in our downtown Houston office.
Duties
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
Personal Attributes Required
Exhibits professional verbal and written communication skills
Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Possess strong technical skills
Must be able to multi‑task and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
Must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven team environment
Keeps attorneys informed of the status of projects, work, and deadlines
Maintains a positive and 'can do' attitude
Experience and Education Requirements
A Bachelor’s or Associates degree
Minimum of 3 years prior experience in complex estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust matters highly desired
Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Suite
What Kean Miller Offers We offer a people‑first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
How to Apply Please submit a resume to
Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com
or apply through our
Careers Page
on our website.
Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, colorಃ national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.
About Kean Miller机制> Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region and the largest law firm based in Baton Rouge. For 42 years, the Firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service, and earning numerous awards for its market‑leading practices and thoughtful and creative legal representation. Mansfield certified for the sixth consecutive year, Kean Miller has been consistently named to the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 and the Law360 Top 400 lists. The Firm is routinely recognized as a Best Place to Work by business publications in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Houston. The Firm’s collaborative culture, people‑first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the Firm’s continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market.
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Kean Miller has an opening for a Probate Litigation Paralegal to work in our downtown Houston office.
Duties
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
Personal Attributes Required
Exhibits professional verbal and written communication skills
Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Possess strong technical skills
Must be able to multi‑task and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
Must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven team environment
Keeps attorneys informed of the status of projects, work, and deadlines
Maintains a positive and 'can do' attitude
Experience and Education Requirements
A Bachelor’s or Associates degree
Minimum of 3 years prior experience in complex estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust matters highly desired
Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Suite
What Kean Miller Offers We offer a people‑first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
How to Apply Please submit a resume to
Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com
or apply through our
Careers Page
on our website.
Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, colorಃ national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.
About Kean Miller机制> Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region and the largest law firm based in Baton Rouge. For 42 years, the Firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service, and earning numerous awards for its market‑leading practices and thoughtful and creative legal representation. Mansfield certified for the sixth consecutive year, Kean Miller has been consistently named to the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 and the Law360 Top 400 lists. The Firm is routinely recognized as a Best Place to Work by business publications in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Houston. The Firm’s collaborative culture, people‑first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the Firm’s continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market.
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