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Probate Paralegal/Legal Assistant Bieber Law group, PLLC Center Line, MI Job Details Full-time $52,000

• $65,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Estate administration Customer communication Microsoft Outlook Caseload management Legal document sorting and filing Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Probate process support Law office experience Legal case management File organization Pleadings filing assistance Full Job Description Probate Paralegal / Legal Assistant Bieber Law Group, PLLC•Center Line, Michigan Full-Time | In Office | Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.

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Salary:

$52,000

• 65,000 per year, depending on experience Bieber Law Group, PLLC is a well-established Metro Detroit law firm seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our office in Center Line, Michigan.

The primary focus of this position is Michigan probate and estate administration. We are looking for someone who understands how a probate file progresses from opening through closing and who can independently keep matters moving, track deadlines, prepare documents, communicate with clients, and work closely with the attorney responsible for the file. This is a full-time, in-office position. It is not a remote or hybrid position. Primary Responsibilities The successful candidate will assist with a substantial probate and estate administration caseload, including: Preparing petitions, applications, notices, inventories, accountings, proofs of service, and other Michigan probate documents Opening, administering, and closing decedent estates Assisting with guardianship and conservatorship matters Preparing and filing documents with Michigan probate courts Tracking statutory deadlines, hearings, filings, and other case requirements Communicating with personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, courts, financial institutions, and other interested parties Obtaining asset information and assisting with the collection and transfer of estate assets Maintaining organized electronic and physical case files Preparing correspondence and routine client communications Scheduling hearings, appointments, and case-related deadlines Working directly with the supervising attorney to identify what needs to be completed next on each file Assisting with other law-office matters as needed, including estate planning, landlord-tenant matters, collections, and general civil work

Qualifications Required:

At least 2 years of experience working with Michigan probate or estate administration matters Familiarity with Michigan probate court procedures and common probate filings Strong organizational and deadline-management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple active files simultaneously Ability to work independently while recognizing when attorney involvement is required Strong attention to detail Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general computer applications Professional and courteous communication with clients, courts, attorneys, and staff

Preferred:

Experience administering Michigan decedent estates from opening through closing Experience with guardianship and conservatorship proceedings Experience with probate accounting and asset reconciliation Familiarity with MyCase or similar law-practice management software Prior experience in a small or mid-sized law firm We will consider both experienced paralegals and experienced legal assistants whose work history demonstrates substantial hands-on probate experience. Compensation and Benefits Bieber Law Group offers: $52,000

• 65,000 annual salary , depending on experience Employer contribution toward health insurance Paid time off 401(k) plan with employer contribution Annual bonus opportunity Paid holidays Stable Monday-Friday daytime schedule Long-term employment opportunity with an established law firm What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their files and does not need to be reminded repeatedly about routine deadlines or next steps.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable dealing directly with clients, and capable of identifying what needs to happen next in a probate matter. Probate experience is important. Applicants whose experience is primarily in unrelated areas of law should clearly explain any probate or estate administration work they have performed. Application Questions Applicants should answer the following questions when applying: How many years of experience do you have working on Michigan probate or estate administration matters? What types of Michigan probate documents can you prepare without step-by-step attorney instruction? Briefly describe your experience handling a decedent's estate from opening through closing. Which Michigan probate courts have you worked with? What salary range are you seeking?

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m

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Work Location:

In person

• Center Line, Michigan Bieber Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$52,000.00

• $65,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What types of Michigan probate documents can you prepare without step-by-step attorney instruction? Briefly describe your experience handling a decedent's estate from opening through closing

Experience:

Michigan Probate or estate administration matters: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person