Estate Administration and Estate Planning Paralegal

Hopler, Wilms & Hanna, PLLC is a growing law firm headquartered in Durham/RTP, North Carolina. We assist clients with business law, estate planning, estate and fiduciary administration, guardianship matters, and related case types. Our mission is to provide exceptional legal services with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and client-centered care.

We are seeking a paralegal to join the estate administration and estate planning legal team. Duties will include assisting attorneys with managing a case load of estate administration cases, interaction with clients on a daily basis and assistance with functions of office management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support lead attorneys in managing estate administration and estate planning matters.
• Prepare and file legal documents, estate administration filings, estate planning documents, and accountings.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure timely and accurate case progression.
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines using practice management software.
• Manage legal calendars and deadlines.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Perform other office management and administrative duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ Years of Experience in a Law Firm with an emphasis on applicants with estate planning and administration experience.
• Paralegal Certification.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong research skills, including public records searches and legal research.
• Experience in drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Experience with practice management software.

Compensation varies by Experience with a range of $45,000 - $55,000 / year. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401(k) benefit offerings after 90 days of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience providing paralegal services for estate administration cases?

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person