29Jan
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #674
  • Salary: $80,000

Probate & Estate Legal Assistant

 

Our client is seeking a Probate & Estate Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling estate planning, probate, trust administration, and probate litigation.

 

This opportunity is open due to an internal promotion, which speaks to the strength of the team and long-term growth within the firm. We know this group well and can confidently say it is a supportive, high-caliber team. Whoever steps into this role will be genuinely lucky to join them.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing probate, estate planning, and trust documents
  • Supporting probate administration from intake through closing
  • Assisting with probate litigation, including filings, discovery support, and hearing preparation
  • Filing pleadings and tracking court deadlines
  • Managing client files and attorney calendars
  • Communicating professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

 

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of legal assistant experience in probate, estates, or probate litigation
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing deadlines and document-heavy files
  • Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

 

Why Join:

  • Amazing team and supportive environment
  • Meaningful, client-focused work
  • Stable practice with growth potential
  • Competitive compensation and benefits