Paralegal- Probate at Nelson Elder Care Law – Marietta, Georgia

If you’re a detail-driven paralegal who finds meaning in helping families through some of life’s most sensitive moments, this could be the role for you.

Our growing firm is looking for a Probate Paralegal who brings both precision and compassion to their work—someone who thrives on organization, values teamwork, and wants to make a real impact while supporting clients through the probate process. If you care about the client experience, all while ensuring the work that the work is done correctly, then we encourage you to apply today!

This Position:

As a Probate Paralegal, you will help families by overseeing the Probate Experience, preparing petitions, and explaining the process.

We are interested in Paralegals who have a Paralegal certification (comparable work experience considered). This person should have Georgia Probate knowledge/experience.

$55,000 yearly base + Incentives

The primary responsibilities are to own and manage the Probate experience by ensuring client needs and Probate deadlines are met in a timely manner and go as smoothly as possible.

• Owns client probate and guardianship experience, overseeing all cases to ensure that all deadlines are met
• Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents
• Draft petitions and ensure appropriate types are created
• Ensure legal documents are prepared in a timely manner and meet required deadlines
• Serve as the point of contact for basic client questions that do not require an Attorney
• Comfortable with a heavy case load (40+)
• Perform other tasks as needed

Please note that this role also requires client collections. Candidate must be familiar/comfortable with the collections process.

• Georgia Probate knowledge required
• Experience with discovery, litigation, mediation, and trial prep- required
• Flexibility and the ability to multitask
• Strong drafting and writing skills, including great attention to detail and proofreading
• Excellent communication skills, including using appropriate tone and professionalism when engaging with clients
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• A self-starter with a positive attitude, resilient emotional intelligence, strong work ethic, and good judgment
• Attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nelson Elder Care Law was founded in 2014 to provide residents of Georgia with dependable counsel and representation in matters of elder law. We work with clients by offering legal and financial services and helping manage care for older family members. Nelson Elder Care Law protects families from the curveballs of life.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid basic Life & Paid Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Monthly Bonuses
• PTO & Paid holidays
• Free Estate Planning
• Paid trip after 5 years!
• Recognition, Events, Celebrations, and more!