Experienced Estate Administration (Probate) Paralegal
Confidential Employer
We are seeking an Experienced Estate Administration (Probate) Paralegal with North Carolina probate experience. This is a full-time, in-office position supporting attorneys with estate and trust administration matters.
Applicants without at least one full year of probate experience will not be considered. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.
Job Duties:
- Prepare, file, and manage probate, trust, and estate administration documents in North Carolina
- Meet with clients and notarize legal documents
- Communicate directly with clients
- Manage case files from opening through closing
- Calendar court deadlines, hearings, and client meetings
- Record deeds and file documents with county offices
- Perform estate and probate legal research
- Coordinate and complete courthouse filings as needed
Required Qualifications:
Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered and should not apply.
- 1+ year experience as an Estate Administration or Probate Paralegal
- North Carolina experience
- Strong proofreading and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple files, and meet deadlines
- Professional, client-focused written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Notary
- Paralegal Certificate
- Working knowledge of SC probate procedures
- High attention to detail and ownership of work product
- Proactive, self-directed work style
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $55,000 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Generous Paid time off
Location Requirement
Charlotte, NC 28210
Qualified candidates with NC probate experience are encouraged to apply. Applications without relevant probate experience will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 full year of law firm experience in North Carolina?
- Do you have at least one full year of experience working as an estate administration and /or probate paralegal in a law firm setting?
Work Location: In person
