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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.
$62,912 / year median in Georgia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with all phases of uncontested probate and estate administration matters, including preparation and filing of petitions, notices, inventories, accountings, and related court documents.Support contested probate litigation, including document management, discovery coordination, hearing and trial preparation, and communication with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
Draft correspondence, pleadings, probate forms, and other legal documents for attorney review.
Monitor court deadlines, hearing dates, filing requirements, and case status updates.
Maintain and organize probate files, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with courts, financial institutions, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties throughout the probate process.
Assist with asset identification, valuation documentation, and preparation of estate inventories and accountings.
Conduct legal and factual research related to probate procedures and disputes.
Provide administrative and case management support to ensure matters progress efficiently.