Job Description

Are you an experienced probate paralegal who thrives on helping families navigate challenging times with clarity and compassion? Do you take pride in your ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and solve complex problems with grace under pressure? Do you enjoy variety in your workday, and bring a systemized, detail-oriented approach to everything you do?

If so, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

We are a fast-growing, client-focused law firm seeking a probate paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience handling probate matters . The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Texas probate procedures and the ability to independently manage probate cases from start to finish. Experience with ancillary matters such as trust administration and estate planning is a plus but not required.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in probate law
• Confidence managing probate dockets, deadlines, filings, and client communications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• The ability to manage multiple matters with minimal supervision
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• A genuine desire to help people through sensitive legal processes

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing and filing probate pleadings and related court documents
• Managing probate timelines, deadlines, and case progress
• Communicating with clients, courts, and financial institutions
• Reviewing wills, inventories, and other estate documents
• Assisting with trust administration and estate transfers
• Coordinating and calendaring court dates and client meetings
• Maintaining case files and client records in practice management software
• Drafting correspondence and assisting with billing as needed
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all legal standards

Required Skills and Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Comfort working with databases and multiple software platforms
• Ability and willingness to learn systems like LawMatics and MyCase

Assessment Requirement:

Attention to detail is one of our firm’s core values. As part of our hiring process, top candidates will be asked to complete a skills-based assessment through TestDome. This evaluates skills such as attention to detail, critical thinking, logical reasoning, problem-solving, etc.—skills that are critical to success in this role. The assessment is not legal in nature but is required for all serious candidates. A score of 50% or better must be achieved to qualify for an interview. This is a proctored test with an estimated completion time of one hour.

Working Hours and Location:

• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM , with an hour lunch
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required as our caseload ebbs and flows
• This is a full-time, salaried, in-office position in New Braunfels

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Simple IRA with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• A supportive, collaborative team environment

Important Notes Before You Apply:

• We are looking for positive, proactive team players only.
• If you are frequently disorganized, easily distracted, or struggle with deadlines, this is not the right position for you.
• Spelling and grammar matter—your resume should reflect your professionalism. If your resume contains spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors, you will not be invited to take the skills assessment.

If you’re THE ONE we’re looking for, we can’t wait to hear from you!

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