Senior Paralegal

Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 annually + bonus

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Typical Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour unpaid lunch

LHH is working with a well-established law firm that seeks an experienced Paralegal to support high-net-worth probate matters within its Estate Planning and Probate practice group.

• Compose, prepare, and respond to correspondence with clients, heirs, creditors, and case-related experts
• Review and analyze wills, trusts, and decedent records
• Draft petitions to open probate and supporting court documents
• Prepare, maintain, and manage probate calendars, deadlines, and required filings
• Notify heirs, devisees, and creditors; publish Notices to Creditors
• Assist personal representatives and clients with the collection of death benefits (insurance, Social Security, etc.)
• Determine title and valuation of estate assets; draft inventories
• Maintain estate financial records and evaluate assets
• Prepare and file estate tax returns
• Calculate and diary statutory deadlines and notifications
• Draft a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, petitions, contracts, orders, affidavits, and releases
• Balance individual and team responsibilities; follow through on commitments
• Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality

• Minimum 10+ years of estate planning and probate experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on recurring and special projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling and grammar
• Sound judgment, initiative, diplomacy, and discretion
• Ability to manage multiple and diverse projects simultaneously
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Professional phone skills and consistent reliability
• Compassionate and professional when working with clients during sensitive life events
• Start and end times may vary by up to 30 minutes
• 40-hour work week; overtime paid at 1.5x for hours worked over 40
• Discretionary annual profit sharing
• 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution upon eligibility
• Medical insurance (88% employer paid)
• Dental insurance (100% employer paid)
• Vision coverage (included with medical)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life and AD&DD insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• 0–3 years: 3.2 weeks per year
• 3–5 years: 4.4 weeks per year
• 5–10 years: 5.4 weeks per year
• 10+ years: 6.4 weeks per year

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