Top 25 Paralegal probate/estate Jobs in Michigan

Paralegal Probate and Estate Planning
Miller Johnson —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
11d
Probate Paralegal
The Darren Findling Law Firm —Royal Oak, MI
- From $55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Julie A. Paquette, PLC —South Lyon, MI
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- High school diploma or GED
- Contracts
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Full-Time Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Augustin Law Offices, PLLC —East Lansing, MI
- $17 - $38 an hour
- Email
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Contract Paralegal
Detroit Land Bank Authority —Detroit, MI
- $25 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration Paralegal
Westerbeke Law Firm, PLLC —Saint Joseph, MI
- From $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
Legal Assistant l Estate Planning Law Firm (In-office)
Hiring & Empowering Solutions —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
Quick Apply
Medicaid Planning Specialist - Paralegal
The Rutkowski Law Firm —Troy, MI
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
Quick Apply
12d
Estate Planning Paralegal
Bodman —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Paid jury duty
Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid
Soble PLC —Farmington Hills, MI
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 2 years
Quick Apply
Estate Planning Paralegal
Bodman PLC —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
Quick Apply
Paralegal - Estate & Trust Administration
Build My Great Team —Alpena, MI
- $48,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Flextime
Quick Apply
Senior Paralegal
Law Office of Julie A. Paquette, PLC —South Lyon, MI
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Estate Planning Attorney
The Rutkowski Law Firm —Troy, MI
- $85,000 a year
- Sales
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
Quick Apply
Litigation Attorney
The Legacy Law Firm —Southfield, MI
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Older adults
- 1 year
- Senior level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
3d
Litigation Attorney
Soble PLC —Farmington Hills, MI
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- 5 years
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Quick Apply
Estate Planning Attorney
Law Offices Of David L Carrier P C —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Real Estate Services Title Agent Senior
HDR —Columbus, OH
Where required hold a Certification license in the States where work is performed. Registrations, licensing, and prequalification required by Ohio state or ODOT…
$81,060 - $133,170 a year

I want to receive the latest job alert for paralegal probate/estate in michigan

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Paralegal Probate and Estate Planning

Miller Johnson -
Grand Rapids, MI

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
From $30 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Estate administration
Customer communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Legal writing
Caseload management
Writing skills
E-filing platforms
Filing
Trust administration
Probate process support
Legal case management
Wills, trusts & estate law

Full Job Description

Miller Johnson, a rapidly growing Midwest law firm known for its entrepreneurial spirit, down‑to‑earth culture, and deep-rooted commitment to the communities we serve is looking for a Paralegal to support our Probate and Estate Planning Practice Group (PEP). In this role you will support attorneys in all phases of estate and trust administration, probate proceedings, fiduciary support, and related matters.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Support estate and trust administration matters, including drafting probate court pleadings, notices, inventories, accountings, fiduciary documents, and proposed distribution schedules.
Track and manage deadlines related to probate proceedings, court filings, tax filings, hearings, and procedural requirements to ensure compliance with applicable rules and timelines, including oversight of docketing for assigned matters.
Collaborate with attorneys on administration matters including tax filings, non-judicial settlement agreements, certificates of trust, and trustee succession documentation.
Prepare and coordinate real estate-related documents, including Fiduciary Deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits (PTAs), and PRE rescissions.
Assist attorneys with contested probate and trust matters, including litigation-related pleadings, discovery coordination, court filings, and hearing preparation.
Assist with gathering financial, tax, and asset information necessary for administration and settlement activities.
Communicate directly with clients, beneficiaries, financial advisors, court staff, taxing authorities, and opposing counsel regarding estate and trust administration matters.
Coordinate document exchange and communication between attorneys, LAAs, clients, and external parties while maintaining organized and accurate client and matter documentation.
Record time for assigned billable tasks in accordance with the Firm’s billing practices
Participate in team-based coverage planning as well as in practice group and client meetings.
Share knowledge, promotes consistency, and supports process improvements across the PEP team.
Delegate appropriate administrative and workflow-related tasks to assigned LAAs.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting probate and trust administration required; prior experience in general litigation and/or probate litigation preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (including Excel, Outlook, and Word) required
Advanced working knowledge of case management systems, document management platforms, and electronic filing systems required
Knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping principles preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and other Competencies

Strong understanding of probate court rules and procedures, laws, and regulations relating to trust administration.
Exceptional client service skills with the ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters
Self-motivated professional with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates consistent accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
Independently drafts complex probate, trust administration, and litigation-related documentation with minimal revision required.
Manages assigned cases proactively, monitors deadlines, and identifies next steps without needing direction on each task.
Communicates effectively and concisely in writing and verbally.
Ability to delegate work effectively and provide guidance to more junior team members.

Culture and Benefits
At Miller Johnson, our culture is anchored in our Core Values and how we work together:

Who We Are
Integrity and Candor – We speak the truth
Down to Earth – We stay humble and real
Grit – We push through and get it done
Committed to Excellence – We raise the bar
Committed to Impact – We lift others up

How We Work
Entrepreneurial Mindset – We think like owners
Down to Business – We move fast and stay practical
Rooted and Invested – We build lasting trust

We are committed to fostering an exceptional work experience that includes a healthy work-life balance and an inclusive culture that values uniquely talented team members. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and annual performance reviews. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Referral Program
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

paralegal probate/estate jobs in michigan

Paralegal Probate and Estate Planning

Probate Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Full-Time Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Contract Paralegal

Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration Paralegal

Legal Assistant l Estate Planning Law Firm (In-office)

Medicaid Planning Specialist - Paralegal

Estate Planning Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid

Estate Planning Paralegal

Paralegal - Estate & Trust Administration

Senior Paralegal

Estate Planning Attorney

Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney

Estate Planning Attorney

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for paralegal probate/estate in michigan

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected