Probate Paralegal

POSITION

DBL Law is seeking an experienced Probate/Estate Planning Paralegal. The Paralegal is responsible for supporting the probate and estate planning attorneys, as well as the systems and technologies used to create and track legal documents. This position is based in our Covington, KY office.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist with projects, organizing and prioritizing tasks, caseload, and workflow.
• Confirm Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are being tracked and recommend additional classes, if needed
• Handle own caseload, to include drafting legal documents such as pleadings, memoranda, contracts, discovery requests/answers, general Paralegal duties as required.
• Act as a liaison between attorneys and clients, ensuring projects are completed accurately and timely as needed.
• Conduct legal research, including use of relevant technologies.
• Coordination with lawyers, especially on urgent or complex tasks
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in legal administration, management, finance, or similar major.
• Paralegal certificate from a nationally accredited program preferred, but not required.
• Experience working as a Paralegal in estate planning and probate.
• Member of local paralegal association and/or National Federation of Paralegal Association preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and basic computer skills
• Demonstrated communication and organization skills.