Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Probate Paralegal
Career Insights for Paralegal / Legal Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Arizona data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$65,368 / year median in Arizona
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Manage a docket of approximately 20-25 probate matters from initiation through resolution.
- Participate in client intake meetings and maintain ongoing communication with clients.
- Prepare, review, and file probate petitions, motions, pleadings, wills, and related legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
- Coordinate with courts, judicial assistants, and other legal professionals regarding hearings, filings, and case updates.
- Prepare hearing materials and assist with hearing management and scheduling.
- Track deadlines, filings, and case milestones to ensure compliance with court requirements.
- Assist with billing processes and case management activities.
- Utilize Clio and Microsoft Office tools to maintain case records and documentation.
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review
Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:
https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- 1-2+ years of probate paralegal experience.
- Experience preparing and filing probate-related motions, pleadings, and court documents.
- Strong understanding of probate administration, wills, and court filing procedures.
- Experience interacting with courts and judicial assistants.
- Proficiency with Clio or similar legal case management software.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
- Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and/or Paralegal Certificate.
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus.