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Paralegal – Probate

Location: Brentwood, TN | Full-Time | In-Office

A well-established boutique law firm in Brentwood, Tennessee, is seeking a professional, highly organized Paralegal to join its team with a focus on probate . The firm handles a high volume of probate matters and serves a wide range of clients across Middle Tennessee, including fiduciaries and families navigating complex estates.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file probate pleadings, including petitions, notices, and inventories
• Coordinate all aspects of estate administration from initial filing to final distributions
• Draft correspondence to clients, courts, and financial institutions
• Manage deadlines, track court dates, and maintain accurate case files
• Work directly with personal representatives, beneficiaries, and courts
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and valuing estate assets
• Communicate with county clerks, probate courts, and tax professionals as needed
• Prepare accountings, receipts, and final reports for court approval
• Assist with post-death trust administration tasks, including asset retitling and beneficiary distributions

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in probate or litigation support (law firm or fiduciary services experience preferred)
• Strong familiarity with Tennessee probate procedures and court systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel); experience with case management software is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Capable of managing multiple estates simultaneously with professionalism and discretion

Preferred:

• Experience working with complex estates or high-net-worth families
• Prior experience in a boutique or specialized law firm setting
• Notary Public (or willingness to obtain certification)

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