Paralegal
- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Our client, a boutique law firm in estate planning and probate for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners, is seeking a well-experienced Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal to join their in-office team in Sugar Land, Texas. Join a team of esteem professionals in a beautiful office setting! Role Overview: You will assist attorneys in delivering exceptional service to valued clients, supporting estate planning and uncontested probate matters from start to finish. This is a hands-on, client-facing position for a proactive professional who thrives in a supportive, high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities: • Draft estate planning and probate documents and packages. • Compile, draft, and assemble estate planning packages based on skill, attorney notes and client questionnaires. • Gather any missing information from clients. • Prepare, organize, and participate in signings (Notary Public required, or ability to obtain). • Review legal documents for logical inconsistencies and errors. • Provide organizational support to attorneys, keeping track of client matters and court dockets. • Draft professional client communications via email. Respond promptly to client inquiries. Keep clients informed about status, as needed. • Maintain organized electronic files.
Requirements
- 8+ years of estate planning paralegal experience
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong English, spelling, grammar, and proofing skills
- Accurate keyboarding (60wpm+)
- Ability to read cursive writing
- Business professional attire and appearance
- Superior communication skills with domestic and international clients
- Proactive, accountable, and detail-oriented
- Team player who thrives in a culture of support and shared success
- Empathic communicator and active listening skills
What you will bring • Advanced-level estate planning paralegal experience • Uncontested probate paralegal experience • Integrity and professional conduct • In-office, on-site work environment • High attention to detail • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset • Stable work history and references • Tech-savvy Benefits Information: • Location: Sugar Land, Texas (On-site, 8am–5pm, M-F) • Competitive base salary plus Quarterly Discretionary Bonuses • Benefits: health, life insurance, plus 401k with match and Roth IRA • Software: WealthCounsel/LEAP – Wealth Docx; MS Office; Outlook, Excel, Word To Apply: If you are passionate about estate planning and probate, committed to excellence, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
From SMB Team's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 17 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job