Paralegal

Do you want to work in a field of law where you can positively impact people’s lives and be a part of their personal history? Do you want the daily satisfaction of a job well done as you support a rapidly growing estate law firm? At our firm, we help our clients create meaningful legacies with confidence and Grace! We are looking for an experienced full-time Paralegal to join our team. We are searching for someone who is strong and compassionate, as well as ethical, professional, courteous, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence and have a true desire to help our community. You must view your role as a career and not just a "job". We are selective about our client list and the matters we handle so we want someone who will value our clients the way we do. We are looking for someone who will help our clients through their most personal and grievous matters with confidence and Grace!

• Drafting correspondence, court documents, estate planning documents, and preparing deeds by using the firm's customized forms (we do not use form builder software and have our own forms)
• Drafting pleadings, applications, motions, and other court documents and finalizing such documents for filing with the court
• Organizing client files, both paper and electronic
• Docketing (Scheduling) events (meetings, hearings, etc.)
• Filling out legal forms for the court and clients
• Making thorough researches about laws and judicial decisions, about current as well as past cases
• Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings
• Communicating with clients with updates and gathering information
• Assisting at estate planning signings and other client meetings
• Researching public records in support of clients’ estate matters
• Coordinating court appearances by the attorney and other responses to the court by conferring with court staff and opposing parties
• Case management—working with the Firms’ attorneys to track all cases/client matters are timely proceeding through each phase and anticipating and coordinating the next steps in the process

• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired

• 4-6 years of Paralegal experience with at least 3 years experience in estate planning and probate required.
• Highly proficient in computer skills working with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and case management software required.
• Strong organization, critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills required.
• Proven knowledge of the Texas Estate Code, specifically Will formalities, probate process, and Texas intestacy/inheritance laws required.
• Proven legal drafting and writing skills required (4-6 years of experience preparing near-complete drafts of petitions/applications, motions and proposed orders, real estate deeds, and all estate planning documents for attorney to finalize).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required (4-6 years experience calling on clients and probate court clerks and staff and asking questions to get to the root of the problem as well as drafting detailed written communications with specific instructions to clients concerning their matter).
• 4-6 years customer service and client care.
• 4-6 years managing multiple calendars, tracking schedules for clients, and docketing court deadlines.
• 4-6 years meeting billable hour requirements required (this job requires 120 billable hours per month).
• 4-6 years experience of strong organizational and administrative skills; ability to identify and track many tasks from start to completion required.
• Proven ability to be dependable and responsible with a great “get things done” attitude required.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of legal operations, processes, and documentation required.

At the Law Office of Adriane S. Grace, PLLC we assist clients with creating meaningful legacies with confidence and grace. Whether a client needs assistance creating a Will and Trust, or understanding their options upon the death or disability of a loved one, our firm’s trusted legal counsel has the experience they can rely on.

We also believe that legacy planning is so much more than just drafting legal documents and making court appearances. We know that listening to a client’s story is key to creating a legal plan of action unique to their goals. When a client feels heard, they gain the confidence to overcome hardships such as the death of a loved one or a disabling illness.