Estate Administration Paralegal

Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal

Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-level

About Us

Hougum Law Firm, LLC is a respected estate planning, probate, and trust administration law firm dedicated to guiding families through some of life’s most important transitions. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional client service, maintaining a collaborative culture, and fostering professional growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal who will manage a caseload of probate and trust matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned cases.

Key Responsibilities

Probate & Trust Administration

• Prepare, file, and track probate documents, including petitions, notices, inventories, accountings, and closing statements.
• Assist with trust administration tasks, including trustee correspondence, asset marshaling, retitling, and distributions.
• Draft legal documents such as affidavits, deeds, consents, receipts, reports, and settlement documents.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and task lists.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, financial institutions, and beneficiaries.
• Support attorneys with case preparation, document organization, and client meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in probate and/or trust administration required.
• In-depth knowledge of probate court procedures and trust administration practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, empathy, and client-service focus.
• Proficiency with case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase) and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan options.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Work-life balance and firm culture that values collaboration and respect.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote