Probate Paralegal

Hickman Lowder is seeking a paralegal to work in our probate area of practice. This position will communicate with clients, courts, and attorneys. The ideal candidate has above-average attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills. While we prefer a candidate with experience, we are willing to train and support a paralegal who has a positive attitude and is interested in learning new areas of the law.

The successful candidate will work from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Mondays through Fridays in our Sheffield Village, Ohio, location. Paralegals are permitted to intermittently work from home or flex their schedule based on the needs of clients and managing attorneys.

Classification: Non-exempt, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hourly

Compensation: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, 401(k) with 3% employer match

Reports To: Director of Administration, with input from supervising attorney

• Assist the attorneys in handling probate matters and completing probate forms for estate administration, guardian ships, minor and adult ward settlements, and administration of special needs trusts, wrongful death trusts, and minor trusts
• Record deeds and filing documents in person and electronically
• Communicate with third parties such as tax preparers, referral sources, and probate courts
• Learn the local rules and forms for multiple Ohio probate courts
• Manage attorney calendars and preparing for hearings
• Draft outgoing correspondence and managing incoming correspondence
• Prioritize workflow
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Prior paralegal experience in a law firm or a degree in paralegal studies or a related field
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Foxit
• Experience managing client files in both electronic and paper formats
• Experience with document assembly programs, case management software, or similar applications
• Ability to accurately record billable and non-billable time
• Successful BCI background check

• Highly flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple files with shifting priorities
• Ability to handle novel and repetitive tasks
• Independent and self-motivated, with strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work within a team as well as individually
• Compassionate, with experience or a genuine interest in working with individuals with special needs and older adults
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
• Creative thinker
• Curious to learn and apply local rules and statutes

• Be part of a values-driven team dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives
• Enjoy a workplace that allows you to make an impactful contribution
• Grow professionally within a well-respected and community-oriented law firm
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Hickman Lowder is a well-established law firm renowned for providing compassionate legal services to families, individuals with special needs, and the elderly. We are deeply committed to fostering strong community ties and advocating for those who need it most. Our firm values integrity, empathy, and innovation, and we are seeking a proactive, curious, and friendly paralegal to support the attorneys who work in our Sheffield Village office.