POSITION
DBL Law is seeking an experienced Probate/Estate Planning Paralegal. The Paralegal is responsible for supporting the probate and estate planning attorneys, as well as the systems and technologies used to create and track legal documents. This position is based in our Covington, KY office.
JOB DUTIES
- Assist with projects, organizing and prioritizing tasks, caseload, and workflow.
- Confirm Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are being tracked and recommend additional classes, if needed
- Handle own caseload, to include drafting legal documents such as pleadings, memoranda, contracts, discovery requests/answers, general Paralegal duties as required.
- Act as a liaison between attorneys and clients, ensuring projects are completed accurately and timely as needed.
- Conduct legal research, including use of relevant technologies.
- Coordination with lawyers, especially on urgent or complex tasks
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in legal administration, management, finance, or similar major.
- Paralegal certificate from a nationally accredited program preferred, but not required.
- Experience working as a Paralegal in estate planning and probate.
- Member of local paralegal association and/or National Federation of Paralegal Association preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and basic computer skills
- Demonstrated communication and organization skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in legal administration, management, finance, or a similar major
- Experience working as a paralegal in estate planning and probate
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated communication and organization skills
- Paralegal certificate from a nationally accredited program
- Membership in a local paralegal association and/or National Federation of Paralegal Associations
What We Do
Founded in 1955, DBL Law is a full-service law firm representing private and public companies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals across the U.S. and internationally. Focused, agile, and relentlessly client-centered, the firm's mission is to be trusted legal advisors who champion, counsel, and serve their clients and community. They operate with a collaborative, team-oriented culture dedicated to providing responsive and innovative legal counsel.
